Balancing Natural and Prescription TreatmentManaging migraine with natural methods is really appealing. It’s the opportunity to get relief without any potential side effects of medications – or the hassle of insurance coverage. That’s my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What’s Your Secret: Migraine Horror StoryAt its worst, migraine, a complex neurological condition, can escalate to a knee-buckling full-body experience that makes us wonder if we might break under its weight. While migraine attacks hit...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
A Hospital Ward Dedicated Solely to Migraine PatientsI recently shared that at the end of last year, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This is an infection in my cerebral spinal fluid, which goes to the brain...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating the Transition: Reentering the Workforce with Chronic MigraineMaking the journey back into the workforce after a prolonged hiatus due to chronic migraine disease is a challenge. After navigating the intricate web of Social Security Disability for half...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Is in Your Migraine Playlist? Here’s My Top 10My life has always revolved around music. I went from listening to all types of music as a young child to playing an instrument and making my own. Music is...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A Persistent Need for Abortive MedicationI recently shared that I’ve been dealing with what feels like a semi-permanent, daily disaster of a chronic intractable migraine, one that began at the end of November and led...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's Your Secret Pastime?Migraine attacks paralyze us from activity and can make every minute feel like an eternity. Because the condition makes it impossible to maintain focus and robs us of stamina, we...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist AppointmentYour first meeting with your neurologist or headache specialist is a high-pressure situation. You have a lot of medical history and information to fit into what's likely a tiny window...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Uncovering How Migraine Began in Our FamilyMigraine disease runs deep in our family. As a child, I remember my mother, sister, and grandmother having 'bad headaches' that caused them to seek shelter in a darkened room...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Personal Experience with Migraine SupplementsI see a functional medicine practitioner about once or twice a year. She doesn't direct all my healthcare decisions; I see a conventional headache specialist for proper testing, medications and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Normal Tests Results Really Aren’t NormalHave you reported symptoms to a doctor, they run some labs or other tests, and the results are normal? This happened to me recently. I did something new. I consulted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Disability: Waiting for a DecisionIn 2017, I received my initial approval for disability. Unfortunately, I am currently under a regularly scheduled reevaluation. From my understanding, this happens every 3 to 5 years. My initial...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Influenced to Try a Face Massager for MigraineI got influenced. Social media has my number and got me good. I’d been feeling frustrated by my current healthcare team and plan. I asked for medical advice and was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?I am one of the lucky people to have found a combination therapy regimen that manages my chronic migraine well enough to live life on my terms. I currently use...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Your Footing with Migraine TreatmentMigraine can be confusing and the treatment options can be as well. How did you get more familiar with the options and combinations available to you? When this journey started...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Can I Learn More About Life With Migraine Disease?Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease, yet it's still so misunderstood. Understanding and navigating life with this complex neurological disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens When We Change the Treatment Goal Line?“I found this one special pill and it completely stopped my migraine attacks!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen these statements. I read them with a mixture...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Trying Preventative Nurtec for the First TimeIt’s been a frustrating year in terms of trying to prevent my chronic migraines. Most frustratingly is that I often miss the signs of an impending migraine and have to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Brain Lesions and Migraine: What's the Connection?Migraine is one of the most common diseases worldwide, defined by strong head pain that can last from a few hours to a few days. Migraine cause headache attacks partly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing to Switch Migraine Providers While in an Active Migraine CycleI recently had to switch my migraine care providers because I was experiencing one of my worst migraine attacks. It felt like a bummer because I really liked the headache...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments