Migraines in WinterWinter is not my favorite time of year. It’s cold and dark. The days are short, and the months feel so long. It’s easy to feel more isolated, alone, and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Propranolol is Not the Right Fit for My MigrainesThis doctor’s appointment was not going well. I needed to talk to her about my current migraine medication regime. I’d had a change in my migraine symptoms. I used to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Should You Lay On Your Right Side for Faster Absorption of Medication?Because migraine attacks can escalate quickly and become harder to treat as they unfold, it can matter how quickly we take our medication. A recent Johns Hopkins University study showed that... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
I Just Want to Be NormalI know that there’s no such thing as “normal,” but my definition of it, is a life without migraines. Sounds kind of nice, wouldn’t you agree? Normal is being able... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Nerve Block Injections to Treat My Chronic PainI recently started seeing a pain specialist for my chronic migraine and chronic back pain. While I have tried almost everything for my migraine pain, there is still a lot... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if you live with migraine, have you ever wondered... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hormones: The Silent TriggerIf you’ve read my previous posts, then you know I’ve had great success in reducing migraines by changing my diet. I’ve found relief and freedom from unpredictable, debilitating migraines by... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Trying Oral Preventives That Target CGRPAfter my migraine attacks got temporarily worse on an injectable CGRP medication a few years ago, I’ve been hesitant to try another one. My headache specialist urged me to because... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Alternative Gift Ideas to Give Loved Ones with MigraineThere are many holidays and celebrations in which people love to give gifts to those they care about. Many with migraine disease, though, cannot eat certain things like chocolate. Some... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Crying Triggering My Migraine Attacks?There’s a popular saying that goes, “It’s the little things in life that matter most.” It’s one of those phrases that follows you from kiddom until adulthood, buried in your... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
When Two Conditions Are Too MuchLiving with chronic migraine presents endless challenges. Many of us are navigating this reality on daily basis. Unfortunately, there are others of us who have additional conditions that we are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Organizing with Chronic MigraineLiving with chronic migraine affects everyday living in so many ways. One of these ways is when it comes to trying to organize your home. I am currently cleaning out... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
You’re Resting, You’re Not LazyI grew up busy. I was always doing some activity, whether it was at home or outside of the home. Even as a kid I looked at rest as being... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Missing a Dose of My SSRI Triggered a MigraineI couldn't believe it, but I was having an aura. I hadn’t had a migraine in years, and now, on a random February morning, I was getting an aura. I... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Stretches to Release Neck and Shoulder TensionDo you ever feel like your constant neck pain may be even worse than your head pain? If so, you are not alone. According to Dr. Sait Ashina in his... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Handle Disability Re-EvaluationIt can take years of appeals, stress, patience, and determination to secure disability coverage for migraine. For those of us lucky enough to attain coverage, the challenges don’t stop there... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Managing Mood Changes or Suicidal Ideation as a Medication Side EffectA handful of migraine preventive medications have a slight risk of mood changes, including depression and even suicidal ideation, as a potential side effect. Even though the risk of experiencing... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Migraine and Chronic Back PainI am in the process of renewing my social security disability. As part of this process, I had to see a doctor that they chose. During this appointment, the doctor... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments67 comments
How Trigger Stacking Affects My MigrainesWhile doing some reading on dog training, I came across an interesting term called trigger stacking. It refers to the process of small stressors adding up and overwhelming the dog... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My Book Review: "The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain"I read the book The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain by Alexander Mauskop, MD. What did I think of it? Did it help me better understand... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments