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This isn’t over yet. I hate to be the black spot of reminding people, but COVID-19 isn’t over yet. Right now, all we can control is the way we act...

Staying hydrated is important for everybody. Although hydration has extra importance for those who suffer from migraines. On one hand, dehydration can trigger migraines in some individuals. On the other...

Recently, while we were on a walk, I was talking with my partner about my migraines because I was having a particularly difficult day getting my words out a few...

Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions for 2020 Axon Optics Giveaway! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 2020...

“Hello, I’m Dr R------,” the gastroenterologist said at my first telehealth appointment with him. Social convention dictates that I would have said, “Hi, I’m Kerrie. It’s nice to meet you.”...

My bedroom is like the scene of a migraine crime. There is a vomit bucket next to three ice packs that are no longer cold. There is an eye covering...

Cluster headaches follow a distinct pattern. People with the episodic form often go into cluster headache cycles at the same time of year (typically around the Spring and Fall equinoxes)...

There was a time I didn’t believe in unseen elements. My existential crisis kept me locked in a closed-off mindset. I only considered those notions that were backed up with...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Migraine.com) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

If I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with my friends. Guilt of not being the wife...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Migraine.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

The articles that are published and shared by Migraine.com are written by patient advocates who understand just how challenging and unique each and every experience with all types of migraine...

It’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting my 6-year-old. My migraines present a major obstacle...

There have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various chronic migraine organizations have suffered from additional ailments...

“I can do it myself, Mom,” my 6-year-old says while I zip up his coat. As my kid searches for more moments to experience his autonomy, this phrase pops up...

Some folks in the community may remember that I previously wrote about my long time caregiver and partner leaving, after a season during which I'd gotten very sick with comorbidities...

I’ve been taking Emgality, one of the new CGRP antibody medications, for a year now and wanted to report my experience. Below I share about side effects, insurance stressors, and...

With an often overwhelming array of “products” that either claim to help migraine or make life more manageable, it can be hard to know where to start. In fact, it’s...

I don’t feel like myself right now. The stress of living in 2020—plus the increase in migraine severity that stress has brought—has me short-tempered and quick to anger or tears...