When One Doctor Doesn’t Cut It: Building Your Migraine Care TeamI remember when going to the doctor meant seeing one person who handled everything. You had a cold, a sprained ankle, a...reactions2comments
Appealing A Disability RejectionHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions25comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got CoverageFor many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases...reactions24comments
Why I Quit Faking ItWith friends, at work, at the doctor’s office, in casual interactions in public… I have faked it. I was so adept at...reactions16comments
Why Do I Pretend To Be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking...reactions143comments
6 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Migraine AttacksDo you take measures to help prevent migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that...reactions18comments
How I Stay Productive During a MigraineMy to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma trying to maintain a clean...reactions29comments
Redefining a Healthy Lifestyle With MigraineLiving with a disability often means endless hours of disease management. There are doctor appointments, medications, special diets, triggers, and an ever-evolving...reactionscomments
15 Common Migraine Warning Signs From Our CommunityAs we know, people with migraine experience a vast number of symptoms during a migraine attack, and every person's experience is unique...reactions123comments
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs for MigraineAcetaminophen and many NSAIDs are readily available without a prescription. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are general pain relievers...reactions11comments
Ditans for MigraineDitans are a newer option for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Ditans may be offered...reactions3comments
Your Body Language Shapes Who You AreJune marks Migraine & Headache Awareness month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache...reactions2comments
What’s Your Secret: How to Manage Light Sensitivity?Many migraineurs experience light sensitivity as one of the many side effects of the condition. When in the midst of an attack...reactions32comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if...reactions4comments
What's in Your Toolbox? A Personalized Approach to MigraineThe complexity of migraine has always been fascinating to me. Even within the parameters of a single disease, there are many variations:...reactions6comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is TransformedImagine a world where the norms of life with migraine are completely transformed from the life we currently journey! A life that...reactions17comments
Hope, Fear, and Trying ANOTHER Migraine MedicationRecently my headache specialist started me on yet another preventive migraine medication. Not surprisingly, my emotions have been all over the place!...reactions12comments
Migraine Treatment Advancements: We've Come Farther Than You Think!Human nature all too often seems to be slanted towards seeing what is missing and the negative. We see what still needs...reactions4comments
Migraine "What's Your Secret" Series: Practical Tips for Symptoms, Triggers, and Daily LifeMigraine isn't just a headache; it's a complex neurological condition that touches every aspect of life. From the moment an attack begins...reactions3comments
Migraineurs: The Best Fakers in the WorldPeople with migraines are constantly accused of faking pain and attacks to get attention and/or get out of responsibilities and required events...reactions60comments
