Chronic Migraine, Mental Health, and Invisible Illness StigmaMental health illnesses are commonly thought of as stigmatized conditions. Additionally, other conditions that face a lot of stigmatization are invisible illnesses. A large portion of society does not believe... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With The Aches And Pain Of MigraineWalking through our kitchen two days after a migraine attack, my shoulders still hurt. Body aches are a thing when I have a full-blown migraine. The pain usually sticks to... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Migraine Cycles: The GOOD, the Bad, & the Ugly (Part 1)When speaking to people about living with migraine disease, the word good doesn’t come spilling out of your mouth. Honestly, finding the 'good' related to migraine is lacking for many... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments64 comments
Are Your Attacks Evolving?Whether due to aging, hormonal shifts, or life transitions (such as changes in career or marital status), migraine attacks may evolve over time. When this occurs, it can be challenging... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Chronic Migraine: A "Novel" Idea?Have you ever thought about writing a book about your migraines? This is something that Lisa Aleo, a woman living with migraine, did! Watch my video for a sneak peek... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Multi-Day Migraine That Wouldn't QuitThe first rule of migraine club is don’t talk about not having a migraine attack for a while because you’re gonna get a migraine. I had been bragging here and... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Getting Things Done When You’re in PainMy to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma and trying to maintain a clean home for the family. Even with “normal”... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Micro-gratitude in Difficult TimesI struggled with my health during the holidays last year and that theme looks set to continue again this year. It might seem strange that I’m writing an article on... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5 Easy Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve for MigraineMore and more research is showing how the vagus nerve affects migraine and nearly every other aspect of our health. Medical devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, like gammaCore, have... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Managing Weather-Related MigraineFinding ways to manage the triggers, symptoms, and general uneasiness that stems from migraine disease can be challenging. We all have unique ways that our bodies present and perceive these... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Migraine Drugs and the Risk of Sun SensitivitySome drugs used to treat migraine and other conditions increase the risk of sun sensitivity. This side effect is called photosensitivity. It can occur with all kinds of drugs, regardless... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Migraine Advocate and Best FriendMigraine attacks can be strange and difficult-to-describe experiences, both debilitating and frightening. Luckily, I have a friend who always gets it. You may have seen an article by Amanda Workman... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraine, Allodynia, and Central SensitizationMigraines can be responsible for symptoms beyond headaches. But, sometimes, it is not clear how these other symptoms relate to migraines. One such symptom is called allodynia. Allodynia causes sensitivity... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments43 comments
3 Ways Acupuncture Helped My MigrainesDuring my childhood, trips to the doctor’s office were as common as treks to the playground. So, when my migraines first started in my adulthood, I found myself once again... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Junk Food and MigraineIs junk food: Challenges with junk food frequently arise for people with migraine. In this video, Holly discusses the interlinks between junk food and migraine. We hope to shed light... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Chronic Migraine AdvocateI spent a couple of years attempting to have my chronic migraines treated before I ever ‘met’ somebody else with chronic migraines. I write ‘met’ because it was virtually through... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Causing This Migraine Attack?Just like many people out there, I have migraine disease. I know that I have this, but it can be difficult, at times, to figure out why that particular migraine... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Trying Out An Electric Neck Massager to Help with MigrainesI used to find massages very helpful for my migraines. Most of my migraines are cervicogenic in nature - meaning they are either triggered or abetted by spasms and pain... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Tricks to Enjoying Your HalloweenThis is my first Halloween as a mom, and I can’t wait to dress my daughter up in her first costume. I also can’t wait to decorate the house and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments