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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 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...Reactions0reactionsComments64 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...Reactions0reactionsComments39 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments35 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”...Reactions0reactionsComments17 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments49 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments43 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments23 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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of TriggersFrom blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with migraine triggers. People living with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
My Worst COVID Symptom: Migraine Even though I was vaxed and boosted and super-careful for nearly two and half years, COVID finally found me one hot August day. Probably after a not-so-careful night of Latin dancing. ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments