Three of My Wackiest Migraine TriggersOver the years, I’ve become my own migraine detective. I do my best to follow the clues my body leaves in order...reactions47comments
Can The Right Pillow Help Curb Migraines?My migraines almost always seem to have a cervicogenic source - meaning they are related to issues/pain in my neck (and jaw)...reactions56comments
18 Things Not to Say to a Person With MigraineYou responded to our original Things Not to Say article with more frustrating comments you’ve heard from misinformed people about migraines. In...reactions37comments
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work UnintentionallyWithin the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of...reactionscomments
Migraine Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t...reactionscomments
To Supplement Treatments or Not?For a long time, I was on the same preventative migraine medication - Qulipta. And I knew it was working at least...reactions2comments
Depakote Infusion for MigraineAfter trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told...reactions2comments
Masking Our Migraine AttacksDo you ever hide the fact that you're dealing with a migraine attack or the associated symptoms? When and why do you...reactions4comments
Transient Aphasia: A Journey from the First Time to the PresentTransient aphasia is a migraine symptom that hit me like a brick wall out of nowhere. Over the last several years, I...reactions17comments
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and MigrainePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder. It affects women of reproductive age. That is, after puberty but before menopause...reactions14comments
The Power of a PetIt is a given that our pets can help us navigate the challenging terrain of migraine. They provide comfort and distraction when...reactions36comments
The Difficulty of Conversing During a Migraine AttackThough personality assessments have me riding the line between introvert and extrovert, most people who know me will tell you that, without...reactions330comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”Migraine is a neurological disorder that’s largely inherited, and migraine attacks are terribly painful and often disabling. Sadly, though, migraine is frequently...reactions14comments
Argh…A Trigger is Not a Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With ItWhen someone says, “My migraine is caused by stress (or the weather, or menses, or red wine),” they are wrong. They are...reactions24comments
Migraine HacksWhen a migraine attack is in full swing, and the pain is overwhelming, finding relief can feel impossible. Here are some migraine...reactions14comments
The Messy Wake of Destruction a Migraine Can Leave BehindHas this ever happened to you? You emerge from a multi-day migraine, finally able to leave your bedroom, finally able to even...reactions64comments
How I Manage Changes in Therapy RegimensOver the years, I have battled migraine disease, I have been through more treatments and therapy regimens than I care to remember...reactions11comments
Who Is in Your Village?I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” but, do we ever stop needing a village?...reactions4comments
Loneliness of Living with Disabling Chronic MigraineEvery single day it's me at home alone with Felix and Maisy, but then I get to spend my evenings with my...reactions12comments
