Migraine-Friendly Sweet EatsWhether you’re searching for some candy to make migraine-friendly Easter baskets or simply trying to satisfy that sweet tooth, there are a growing number of options available. Migraine triggers are...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fighting the Hard Edges of Migraine with SoftnessMigraine causes us to feel such discomfort. Simple tasks seem challenging – surfaces feel like jagged edges, materials feel rough, lighting is harsh, and smells are more pronounced. While we...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
The Importance of Dosage with Migraine MedicationsAs someone who has struggled with migraines since childhood, it's very easy for me to list the abortive migraine medications that have worked for me and those that absolutely have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Migraine: A Full Time JobLiving with migraine disease has many challenges. I live with chronic intractable migraine disease and have been unable to sustain any gainful employment. The outside world perceives my inability to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Middle of the Night Migraine AttacksHere's a really frustrating fact: The most common time for me to get a migraine is in the middle of the night. Let me paint you a picture. I struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments157 comments
Another One Bites the Dust - Dealing with Another Failed Therapy RegimenI have actively been seeking out new treatments, therapy regimens, and all the like in my journey to help manage my migraine disease. The most serious part of my journey...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic MigrainesLying in bed, I felt the pain in my head burning. If someone could just disconnect the feeling of the hot, portable grill attached to the side of my brain...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Missing Prodrome SignalsIn this video, Holly shares a relatable story of a time that she missed repeated prodrome signals including brain fog, forgetfulness, and irritability. How is it, no matter how experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments134 comments
Changing Up the Order of My Abortive Migraine MedicationsI recently struggled with a lengthy migraine and was dismissed without support from my migraine specialist. At the time, I thought I had some good options for aborting migraines once...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 3Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series, I'll share some inspiration, and give a new...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Shaving Through MigraineI was FaceTiming my girlfriend while finally grabbing the clippers to shave my scraggly beard. I think it looks cool. She thinks it looks scratchy. I'm more inclined to agree...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Research on Migraine Preventives and PregnancyI've written quite a bit about how my previous migraine specialist told me there weren't really any good options for migraine prevention while I was trying to conceive, was pregnant...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Little Comforts During a MigraineI was eating lunch in the break room with a coworker when his face disappeared. One second he was telling me about his side gig as a waiter (we were...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along. I never want to offend, challenge, or hurt...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022On February 15, I participated in my second year as an advocate with Headache on the Hill (HOH), a day of migraine advocacy with members of Congress organized by the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 2Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series, I'll share some inspiration, and give a new...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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 to what extent the pain and symptoms are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Is it Possible to Be an Easygoing Migraineur?In this video, Holly, a Migraine.com contributor, interviews community member, Annie, about whether or not people with migraines can be easygoing. Given all the challenges that come with the complex...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
First-Hand Account of Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)In this video, community member Annie Reynolds shares a first-hand account of her experience with Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS). Although it is generally assumed to be rare, studies show...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments