Migraine Fatigue: It’s Beyond Feeling TiredMigraine attacks come with a plethora of symptoms and side effects. These can be from both the migraine itself or even our...reactions15comments
How Do You Break a Migraine That Won’t Stop?A frustrated, worried reader asked us: “I’ve had this same migraine for two weeks. This has never happened to me before. How...reactions26comments
My Experience with the "Daith" PiercingI noticed the correlation between the piercing of cartilage areas of my ears and a short-term lessening of head pain several years...reactions61comments
Community Views: Your Uncommon Migraine SymptomsVisual aura, pain, nausea, and vomiting are some well-known symptoms of migraine, but people with migraine often experience a wide range of...reactions96comments
The Intertwined Struggle: The Migraine and Insomnia RelationshipIt is the middle of the night, and I am wide awake. At this point, I have given up on falling back...reactionscomments
My Struggle with Depression and Migraine in 2020Content Warning: Please know that within this article are themes of depression, mental health, suicidal ideation, and treatment. If you or someone...reactions3comments
Cluster Headache Triggers and Treatment Hacks for PatientsMy episodic cluster headaches started in 2007 when I had my first attack at the age of 18, one year after experiencing...reactionscomments
4 Phrases That Help When I Have A MigraineOnce my migraine starts, nothing can stop the pain. Oh, I’ve tried all the things and even some extra things like ice...reactionscomments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDAThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a...reactionscomments
My Personal Expectations vs Reality with Chronic MigraineAs I have mentioned before, I have chronic migraine. I wish that they were just every now and then, unfortunately, they are...reactions40comments
Keeping Ice Packs ColdWhen I’m in the throes of a migraine attack, I want my dark, quiet bedroom, rescue medication and a super cold ice...reactions147comments
Try, Try Again with Migraine MedicationAfter a long wait to get an appointment, I finally got back into the office with my neurologist. They didn’t lay a...reactions5comments
What Should You Know About Tinted Lenses for Migraine?Sensitivity to light is one of the most commonly reported migraine symptoms. People with migraine may feel sensitive to light even when...reactions32comments
How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere ElseEveryone is naïve at the beginning of their headache journey. Before I found a headache specialist and wrote a book on cluster...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with migraines can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience...reactions1comment
My Migraines: A Pain in the NeckFor the longest time, I wasn't sure if my headaches - despite their severity and how the symptoms often aligned with those...reactions55comments
Cervical Isometric Exercises: A Helpful Tool in Controlling My MigraineAs I have written on here before, my migraines seem to have a basis in cervical (neck) pain and instability. I have...reactions53comments
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Headache DisordersConstant sprained ankles. Fingers that bend all the way back. Neck pain before some of my migraine attacks. These are all things...reactionscomments
My Experience with Oxygen TherapyIn early June 2014, I was sitting with my mom in my headache specialist's office, nervously wringing my hands while speaking to...reactions19comments
3 Tips for Living with Oxygen Tanks in Your HomeHigh-flow oxygen is the standard of care and most effective treatment for cluster headaches. While you may picture a sweet old lady...reactions3comments
