How I Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic MigraineOne of the worst feelings is being so exhausted that my eyes hurt. Most of the time, when I feel this exhausted, I end up being unable to fall asleep... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Attend Retreat Migraine to Learn and Connect with Others Who Live with MigraineLiving with migraine can feel so isolating and overwhelming. Connecting with others and learning more about migraine are powerful ways to counteract those feelings. Retreat Migraine — coming up the... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Find a Good NeurologistI’ve been living with migraines since I was 7 years old. So, naturally, I’ve met with my fair share of neurologists over the years. I’ve also seen a lot of... By Alene Brennan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Migraine BeginningsI first started having migraine symptoms back in 1995/96. I had come back from Saudi Arabia. I did not know what was going on but was having mild migraine symptoms... By Tonya H3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Connecting The Dots: Migraine or Comorbidity?I have seen several common threads when talking to people suffering from migraine disease. The most common one I see is that we all have comorbid conditions that complicate our... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dating with Migraine DiseaseIt is estimated that over 37 million Americans live with migraine. However, there is still stigma and misunderstanding regarding headache disease. Navigating dating and intimacy is challenging enough, but throwing... By LaQuinda McCoy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Getting Better Sleep By Not Trying to SleepI use a number of different tricks to get better sleep. My most reliable method has been naming items for each letter of the alphabet, like animals, car makes or... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Chronic Migraine and New Abortive TrialThe muscles in my neck start to get too tight. As I roll my head in a circular motion to ease my neck muscles, I realize my jaw is clenched... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
With Chronic Migraine It’s About Well Moments, Not Well DaysLife with chronic migraine brings a unique set of challenges. When we are ill with complex neurological symptoms more often than not, every aspect of our life is impacted (work... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
What If It Really Is Stress That’s Making You Sick?Migraines are debilitating. They hold me captive in a dark room until the pain and vomiting pass – sometimes hours and sometimes days later. For others, it can be weeks... By Alene Brennan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Am I Cured? Topiramate and My MigrainesAfter my migraines changed significantly after a bout with COVID, a change in my stress levels, and possibly just my hormones as I’m getting older (don’t say it’s perimenopause, I’m... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Status Migrainosus?Most migraine attacks last between 4 and 5 hours. Longer migraines can be a cause for concern.1,2 Status migrainosus is the name for a migraine attack that lasts longer than... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Hysterectomy and Hormonal MigraineMigraine can have a wide variety of triggers, from the environment to food to changes in the body. Some people notice that their migraines are triggered by their menstrual cycle... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
3 Ways My Pets Help Me Through A MigraineI’m a dog person. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a dog friend to keep me company. When I was 5 years old, my big red Irish Setter... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
To Push Through or Not...THAT is the Migraine Question!One of the greatest challenges that many of us face when living with a chronic disease like migraine is figuring out when to “push through” and when to stop. I... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Neurological Domino EffectGrowing up, I never really paid attention to my neurological woes. I never even really felt different until either a friend, or my parents, would approach me, and say that... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing Out Because of MigraineI have missed out on countless holidays, events, and other fun activities with loved ones due to migraine. After being miserable spending a recent holiday alone, I came up with... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Is Alcohol Consumption a Trigger for Migraine?When I was younger, I had a more robust social life. Part of that included going out with friends and consuming some alcoholic beverages. It was a bonding experience for... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
A Community Member's Awareness-Raising HandoutsI chatted with Migraine.com community member Holly Hall, who has been living with migraine for as long as she can recall, which became chronic over a dozen years ago. Constant... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Seeing a Neurologist Made Me So Happy I Could CryAfter a string of bad doctor’s appointments and failed treatment options, I finally got a referral to my local hospital system’s neurology department. After the long wait, my appointment day... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments