Finally Getting Back to Gentle YogaI had another good hour-long yoga class yesterday. It was hard to believe that an entire week had passed since my last...reactions3comments
Under Attack: Navigating the Anxiety of Living with MigraineIsn't it interesting how migraine flare-ups are referred to as "attacks"? This word, which is associated with war, brutality, and aggression, is...reactions20comments
How to Prepare for the Next Migraine AttackEver have a plan? Ever have that plan get ripped to shreds? I know you do, because if you are reading this, you probably...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Workplace Migraine AttackWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. What absolutely has to get done before I can wrap...reactions21comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did...reactions16comments
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...reactions127comments
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
