Trying Oral Preventives That Target CGRPAfter my migraine attacks got temporarily worse on an injectable CGRP medication a few years ago, I’ve been hesitant to try another...reactions7comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?For the last year and a half, I've been lucky enough to be on a migraine regimen that has mostly kept me...reactions6comments
Is There an Acceptable Level of Pain?For those of us who live with chronic migraine, the question is not whether or not we have a migraine, but rather...reactions6comments
Headache Disease and InsomniaHave you ever wondered which came first: headache disease, or insomnia? I have had both for as long as I can remember...reactionscomments
How Do You Start Your Migraine Treatment Journey?Anyone who lives with migraine disease will tell you the journey from diagnosis to effective treatment is a marathon. “How did you...reactionscomments
Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal ThoughtsContent Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our...reactionscomments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic MigraineurDear family and friends of chronic migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not — a...reactions375comments
Changing Migraine Attacks: How Do I Manage My Care?I've been dealing with migraine for as long as I can remember. In fact, I have some vivid memories of childhood being...reactions5comments
Vacation Planning StressorVacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Though when you are living with chronic health conditions, those vacations can be stressful...reactionscomments
Surviving the Bar Scene as a MigraineurIf I’m being honest, the bar scene was never my scene, but it was for many of my friends. And the truth...reactions9comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about TreatmentsCluster headache attacks are a different kind of beast than migraine disease and other headache disorders. The sudden onset and clock-like nature...reactionscomments
Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop: Migraine and Comorbid ConditionsDo any of you feel as though you are constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you live not only...reactions68comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with MigraineJune 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost...reactions1comment
How a Headache Clinic Validated My Migraine StrugglesI've been a migraine patient for several decades. However, it was only last year that I learned that not all neurologists are...reactions2comments
Changing My Migraine Regimen: Trying New TreatmentsI’ve written several articles about my journey to my current treatment plan. I started with my primary care physician and saw several...reactionscomments
How A Hat Helps Me Avoid A Migraine In The WinterI’ve always been an “accessories” kind of girl. Belts, scarves, handbags, you name it and I’m probably a fan. It’s possible this...reactions7comments
Trauma + Insomnia = Perfect Storm for a MigraineAs someone who has struggled with migraines since childhood, I know I have a few very identifiable triggers. Unfortunately, I've also learned...reactionscomments
Sleep, Migraine, and InsomniaProblems with sleep are a major issue among those with chronic migraine. These sleep troubles can be problematic for a number of...reactions18comments
Migraine Dreams and Nightmares“Do you have migraines when you dream?” a friend asked several years ago. It was a question I’d never considered, and was...reactions32comments
What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC SupplementsI recently had the privilege of attending a physicians’ nutraceuticals conference and was fascinated by the depth of knowledge by the speakers...reactionscomments
