Giving Migraine Advice in the Real WorldBeing a migraine advocate has completely changed the way I look at migraine. I started my journey all those years ago, stumbling across triggers and fighting through the pain as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Migrainiversary: Cause for Celebration?The other day I realized that my migraine and advocacy journey started ten years ago to the day this Christmas! When thinking about Christmas 2011, it's hard to believe how...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Holiday Events and Migraine Don't Always MixHave you ever thought to yourself, "I love the Christmas season, but it doesn't love me?" Well, that's how I feel at times. It's not because I don't love Christmas...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
This Holiday, Choose EasyI don’t quite feel like I have my s**t together this holiday season. I don’t think I ever do. I am always in awe of people who totally nail the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and ExpectationsThe holidays are filled with commitments – family gatherings, social get-togethers, community events, and of course, holiday shopping. It can be a joyful time, especially as we start to be...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Identifying Menstrually Associated MigraineIt can be hard for some people to tell whether their migraine attacks are associated with their menstrual cycle. In this video, I share my story and give a suggestion...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine Meds and Safety in Pregnancy/Trying to ConceiveI live with migraines. I also struggle with infertility. First, it takes me a long time to conceive, which means that there are several months or even years before pregnancy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Most Popular Migraine SymptomsThere was a time when my migraine symptoms were only a couple of the most popular ones. I'm sure you've heard of them - bright lights and big sounds. Never...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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. I would argue migraineurs ARE the biggest fakers...Reactions0reactionsComments51 comments
Worsening Hemiplegic Migraines Due to POTS EpisodesI was diagnosed with a form of autonomic dysfunction while I was away at college. It was determined I had POTS (post orthostatic hypotension syndrome) after seer studies conducted -...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Waiting Room Mindfulness PracticesInstead of automatically reaching for your phone when you're in the waiting room at your next doctor's appointment, take advantage of the wait to practice mindfulness. These mindful moments can...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Migraines: A Pain in the NeckFor the longest time, I wasn't sure if my headaches - despite their severity and how the symptoms often aligned with those associated with migraines (such as light and noise...Reactions0reactionsComments55 comments
Mackenzie's Fight for CambiaRecently, I sat down to talk with my friend Mackenzie about her history of migraines. Mackenzie nannies for my daughter and lives with me and my husband, and we have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mental Health Matters Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Mental Health Matters Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holidays and Giving ThanksAs we celebrate the holidays and consider that for which we are thankful, it can be a challenge to drum up a long list when migraine can make life so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Various Migraine TriggersI’m sure hormones always play a huge part in my migraines. I started getting them right when puberty hit and still get them, fortunately infrequently, today. While we can blame...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Bermuda Triangle of Migraine CareI had no idea how hard it was to find migraine care until my husband had a five+ week migraine attack. I knew there were woefully few UCNS-certified headache specialists...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Waking Up With Migraines Is Not My Dream ExperienceStanding on the beach, Chris Pine was telling me the funniest story about his latest movie. I was doubled over laughing when I felt a sharp pain squeeze the side...Reactions0reactionsComments84 comments
The Link Between TMJ and MigrainesI recently wrote about how my migraines and attending vertigo and general dizziness I get seem to be strongly correlated to problems with my cervical spine/neck. But that's not all...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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 migraine specialists. And that seeing a migraine specialist...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments