When My ENT Visit Turned Into a Headache AppointmentI have a long history of ear, nose, and throat issues. This started with needing pressure equalizing (PE) tubes, at 5. I had to get this procedure almost yearly til... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Cognitive Neuropsychology Evaluation for DisabilityHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Starting Acupuncture for My Chronic MigraineAcupuncture is one of those remedies that some people say help them with migraine pain and prevents their attacks. There have been studies as well as anecdotal accounts on social... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Free or Inexpensive Coping Tools for MigraineMigraine treatments can be expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes hard to get approval for if you’re working with insurance. Over the years I’ve found some things that I use to help... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
My Worst Cluster Headache Cycle Caused Hair Loss and Nerve DamageEpisodic cluster headaches are an enigma. Most of the time, I'm a "normal" 34-year-old woman. Once or twice a year, I experience heinous attacks of head pain that may last... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Complex Migraine Preventative TreatmentMy chronic migraine has been such a complex issue to manage. I have tried several medications and procedures to manage my condition. None of these alone have made any changes... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Migraine-Friendly Date Night IdeasLet’s face it migraine can put a heavy strain on our relationships. It’s hard to make – and keep – plans with family and friends. We never know when the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kicked Off Disability? What Are Your Options?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reducing the Risk of a Migraine Attack During Colonoscopy PrepI don’t know anyone who looks forward to a colonoscopy. For those of us with migraine, the required dietary restrictions and prep procedure bring risks of a migraine attack on... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
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 was previously fragmented, unpredictable, and full of debilitating... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
How Listening To Myself Versus Others Helped Ease My Head PainMy migraine attacks may have been happening in my own head, but for the longest time, I looked outside of myself for answers. Let me explain: Before I went to... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying a Prednisone Pack...AgainThe migraine wouldn’t end. It started around Thanksgiving and, every time I thought it was gone, it would be back. Nausea, light sensitivity, fog, aura, and headache. My muscles hurt... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
3 Low-Energy Self Care PracticesOur body is all too familiar with pain. For some of us we may experience intense attacks, and others may experience the ongoing pain of chronic migraine. We crave a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Surveilled for Disability EvaluationHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series on disability, she walks us through the various steps she took... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments43 comments
Games to Entertain a Kiddo While Struggling With a MigraineA lot of us know what it's like to wake up with a migraine or develop a migraine during the day, but you're fully, 100% responsible for entertaining kiddos (and... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Migraine Life: Vacationing and VomitingAm I alone? I know that I am not alone in my issues with motion sickness, vertigo, and/or migraine. How many more of us are out there? This is not... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Have You Ever Felt Bored During a Migraine Attack?I’m having a bad run of migraines and my previous neurologist has moved on, leaving me in a no man’s land of no neurologist while I wait for my appointment... By Laura Wheatman Hill4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Disability Requires You to See an “Independent” DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Migraine’s Silver LiningI’ve been called the Queen of Silver Linings by my family and friends. I guess I was trained at a young age to always seek the good in a situation... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Has Breastfeeding Affected My Headaches and Migraine?Breastfeeding is a unique experience. Some women find it easy, while others struggle to get their infant to latch or don't produce enough milk. I've been in both groups. I... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments