Opioids and Migraine: A Tough ConversationAt one of the seminars I attended at a recent American Headache Society Symposium, the question was posed, “Is There a Role for Opioids and Bultalbital-Containing Medications in the Treatment... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Self-Care: The Struggle is RealLiving with chronic migraine disease has taught me so many lessons. In general, life has many lessons to teach us, but I’ve found that some of the most challenging tasks... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
The Euphoria of a Migraine ReprieveLast night I felt well enough to drive for the first time in six weeks. I went less than a mile round-trip to the pharmacy and back—and I was thrilled... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Say It Isn't So: My Arsenal of Non-Migraine MedicationsIn the first part of this series, "Say It Isn't So: My Port-a-Cath Helps My Migraine?", I discussed how amazing it is to have things you've been prescribed for one... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraine Irritability and AgitationAs someone who has lived with migraines most of my life, I'll be the first to admit that they have taken over my conscious thinking and even impacted my personality... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Migraines and Exercise: A Dance Worth LearningI love working out – kickboxing, yoga, pilates, and so much more. It boosts my mood. It gives me energy. It helps me feel better in my body during and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What I’ve Learned from 20 Years of BotoxAs one of the first people to use Botox for migraine, Holly offers her unique perspective in this video. From frequency, to efficacy, to challenges and positives, Holly gives her... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Migraine and Herbal TeaThe world of herbal medicine can seem scary. But one step at a time is the best way to take it. There are many herbal teas available to aid in... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Understanding Emergency Room CareI thought going to the emergency room for a fungal infection in my lungs would be a very different experience than going for a migraine attack. After all, I had... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Say It Isn't So: My Port-a-Cath Helps My Migraine?Have you ever been prescribed a medicine or device and found that there are multiple uses for it? I have. Many medications were developed to treat one symptom or disease... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and MeAs I lay in bed, moaning through nausea, with an ice pack on my head and my hands under the covers to keep them warm, my mother came to check... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How to Protect Yourself Against Fragrance in PublicWe can take all the measures to avoid a migraine. We take our medicine, eat the right foods, get consistent sleep, stay hydrated, avoid fragrances… and then we leave the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
My First Experience with Botox for MigrainesRecently, I shared that I'd transitioned from a migraine specialist to a headache clinic and have ultimately been so pleased with the improved and personalized treatment plan and attention I've... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Worst Migraine of My LifeHave you ever had a migraine that was so bad, so intense, so painful, that you thought it might literally kill you? I had one of those last night. While... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
The Space in Between: Interictal Migraine PhasePeople like me who suffer from chronic migraine may have no real relief from their migraine attacks. Even with treatment, we still suffer from those symptoms. The term interictal phase... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Compounding Effects of Trauma With Headache Diseases I want to have a tough conversation today. Adverse childhood events (ACEs) affect 61% of Americans, and 16% of adults have experienced four or more. Adverse childhood events (there are... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When Big Emotions Are TriggersFor many of us who live with migraine, crying is a trigger. So is being overly excited or anxious. Even experiencing extreme joy can trigger a migraine for some. How... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Summertime HydrationWe hear a lot about the importance of drinking enough water in a day and it’s for good reason. The majority of us are walking around chronically dehydrated. Some signs... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Documenting Your SymptomsThere are certain clues I now know to look for that display changes in my symptoms to me and my neurologist in a helpful way. Recently, I've seen a lot... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My New Migraine: Did I Just Have A "Thunderclap Headache?""Help me," I called to my husband from the hallway. It was like a drummer felt the need to pound out his loud rhythm on my forehead — and then set... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments