Articles

Some 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...

Migraine 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...

Migraines 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...

During 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...

Is 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...

I 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...

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...

I 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...

This 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...

From 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...

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. ...

I want my Halloween candy, and I want to eat it migraine-free too. So, what's the trick to having your treats? I used to love Reese's Nutrageous bars. It's a...

Whether you need to pay bills, plan your meals for the week, or tackle a task at work, brain fog can feel insurmountable. Here are some ways I’ve found that...

Migraine is a challenging condition to live with. It seems to have a mind and life of its own, and for me, it’s always wanting to stay in a state...

Over the past couple of years, we have seen several emerging medicines and devices for migraine management. Sounds great, right? So why are so many unable to access treatments? Those...

Who needs therapy? I think we are past the point of people thinking that therapy is for “crazy people.” If that were the case, we would all be considered crazy...

My migraines almost always seem to have a cervicogenic source - meaning they are related to issues/pain in my neck (and jaw). As such, I have found that anything that...

Muscular tension is a big migraine trigger for me. Now that I have a growing baby on my hands – literally and figuratively – I have to be extra mindful...

When I have a bad day, I acknowledge its badness. It could be all those small things that pile up like being late everywhere I go or not being able...

Most people living with migraine have more than one trigger that causes an attack. Indeed, many of us have countless triggers. From lights, sounds, smells, foods, drinks, and hormones, to...