When Migraine Hits Our Self-Worth and Social CircleLiving with chronic migraine is an intensely painful physical condition. The severity and frequency of pain and related symptoms can bring us to our knees. Migraine has a less-frequently discussed...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
How Effective is Combination Therapy for Migraine Management?The quest for effective ways to manage migraine disease for me has been long and progressive. In the early days of my seeking treatment, I was inexperienced. I knew what...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Is the Last Time You Were Pain-Free?A few days ago, I experienced a complete break from pain. A three-hour window of zero pain. It was shocking, incredible, and ultimately, heartbreaking. As someone who has experienced some...Reactions0reactionsComments82 comments
Pregnant Women Deserve Pain ReliefI was pregnant for nearly all of 2023, between a full-term pregnancy and a miscarriage. Being prone to status migraines linked to hormone changes and episodic cluster headaches, I spent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Fun of Advocating for Migraine with My PreschoolerHave you participated in a migraine fundraiser? For years, I'd wanted to, but there was nothing in my area until Miles for Migraine expanded their Run/Walk/Relax events to include Boston...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My Experience Cruising with MigraineI recently went on my first cruise! We stopped in 3 ports: Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel. Can you believe that it was cooler in these destinations than it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A New Kind of Migraine Triggered by MalnutritionI’ve shared several posts about the ways in which migraines have impacted me since childhood. In truth, I've struggled with migraines for most of my life - for as long...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Process Grief Resulting from Migraine Disease?Few events in my life have caused me to carry a burden of grief. The passing of a loved one, friend, or pet is a common event that comes to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
You Are NOT Lazy, You Are NOT Anti-Social, You Have MigraineHave you ever felt misunderstood or been made to feel that you are lazy or antisocial because of having migraine? You are not alone! Migraine isolates us from our support...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Tempering Anxiety: Feeling Mentally Prepared for the Next Migraine Attack"I can't go anywhere without getting an attack!" I cried, on an autumn day out with my husband. A migraine had just started. It was a struggle getting home with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living Within the Confines of Chronic MigraineMigraine triggers lurk everywhere and in response to this fact, we learn to live within a set of parameters to lower the chances of encountering a flare-up. Due to this...Reactions0reactionsComments56 comments
An Interview with My Migraine Care PartnerThis season, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the tools I've used to manage a lifetime of migraines. From medications and physician specialists to ice packs and TENs...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience Using Ketorolac to Abort Migraine AttacksIn my nearly thirty years of living with migraines, I've struggled time and time again to find a medication that effectively stopped a migraine once it had already started. For...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
ASMR as Migraine ReliefFiled under “I thought I was crazy,” was ASMR. When I was a child, in the age before the internet (yep), I had no idea ASMR was “a thing.” All...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How Do I Manage Migraine Symptoms?I believe every person who has suffered a migraine attack will ask themselves, "How am I going to stop this?" That's all I ever want during an attack cycle. For...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons LearnedWith decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the TripIn the days leading up to the first vacation I’ve taken since 2016, I really wondered what I had gotten myself into and hoped I was not making a huge...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Experience Doing Acupuncture for MigraineFor a few months straight it seemed like my preschooler was always sick with a new virus, and I caught all of them. This led to an increase in my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic MigrainePeople who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social and professional impacts, chronic migraine can be traumatic...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments