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Last 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...

In 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...

As 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...

I 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...

As 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...

The 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...

I 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...

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...

As 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...

We 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...

Recently, 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...

Have 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...

People 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...

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...

For 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...

We 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...

There 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...

"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...

My migraines increased in frequency with the pandemic, my pandemic divorce, and my pandemic stressors. They also changed and have become less debilitating overall. I can power through one now...

I have suffered from migraine disease for many years. As the disease has progressed, I have become familiar with many different symptoms accompanying it. Some more pervasive ones for me...