Another One Bites the Dust - Dealing with Another Failed Therapy RegimenI have actively been seeking out new treatments, therapy regimens, and all the like in my journey to help manage my migraine disease. The most serious part of my journey... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic MigrainesLying in bed, I felt the pain in my head burning. If someone could just disconnect the feeling of the hot, portable grill attached to the side of my brain... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Missing Prodrome SignalsIn this video, Holly shares a relatable story of a time that she missed repeated prodrome signals including brain fog, forgetfulness, and irritability. How is it, no matter how experienced... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments134 comments
Changing Up the Order of My Abortive Migraine MedicationsI recently struggled with a lengthy migraine and was dismissed without support from my migraine specialist. At the time, I thought I had some good options for aborting migraines once... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 3Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series, I'll share some inspiration, and give a new... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Shaving Through MigraineI was FaceTiming my girlfriend while finally grabbing the clippers to shave my scraggly beard. I think it looks cool. She thinks it looks scratchy. I'm more inclined to agree... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Research on Migraine Preventives and PregnancyI've written quite a bit about how my previous migraine specialist told me there weren't really any good options for migraine prevention while I was trying to conceive, was pregnant... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Little Comforts During a MigraineI was eating lunch in the break room with a coworker when his face disappeared. One second he was telling me about his side gig as a waiter (we were... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along. I never want to offend, challenge, or hurt... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022On February 15, I participated in my second year as an advocate with Headache on the Hill (HOH), a day of migraine advocacy with members of Congress organized by the... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 2Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series, I'll share some inspiration, and give a new... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Is There an Acceptable Level of Pain?For those of us who live with chronic migraine, the question is not whether or not we have a migraine, but rather to what extent the pain and symptoms are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Is it Possible to Be an Easygoing Migraineur?In this video, Holly, a Migraine.com contributor, interviews community member, Annie, about whether or not people with migraines can be easygoing. Given all the challenges that come with the complex... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
First-Hand Account of Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)In this video, community member Annie Reynolds shares a first-hand account of her experience with Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS). Although it is generally assumed to be rare, studies show... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5-Minute Wide-Ranging Chat Between Two Chronic MigraineursIn this video, our contributor, Holly, shares a wide-ranging discussion with one of our active community members, Annie Reynolds. They talk about migraine frequency, treatment protocols, navigating nausea and brain... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Migraine Management via TelehealthIn March 2020, when COVID-19 made a prevalent and widespread entrance into the United States, life as we knew it changed. As a chronic illness patient living with two autoimmune... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Do You Prevent An Attack?Do you take measures to try to prevent a migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that migraine thrives on change, and often... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Migraine Cocktail Via InfusionOne of the biggest advantages to having my migraines managed by a migraine specialist this past year, rather than a primary care physician or a general neurologist, was having access... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Preparing for a Big Snow and Depression With MigraineIt’s supposed to snow next week in the Pacific Northwest. To be clear, I know it snows all over, and I know it’s already snowed all over, but when it... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments