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I recently had to switch my migraine care providers because I was experiencing one of my worst migraine attacks. It felt like a bummer because I really liked the headache...

Have you seen acupressure mats buzzing around ads on your social media feed? I have, so I decided to see what the buzz is about. Here’s my review. In short...

Fibromyalgia is an ongoing (chronic) and complicated condition. Those living with it experience “widespread pain, primarily affecting the muscles, bones, and joints” and a “hypersensitivity to both painful and non-painful...

When the efficacy of monthly key medications fade with time, how do we handle the inevitable increase in pain and other symptoms as we wait for the next dose? Botox...

Managing migraine disorder in a school setting can be challenging for both children and their families. Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide we’ve created in collaboration with Migraine at School...

I must admit that I do have multiple chronic health conditions. I believe there is hardly a time in which something is not flaring up, or, a procedure is not...

Transitioning to college can be challenging, especially for students managing migraine. Here’s a step-by-step guide we made in collaboration with Migraine at School to help college students advocate for themselves...

It might seem overly simplistic - but one of the most soothing things I do when I suffer from migraine head pain is to use ice or icy cold frozen...

I am the mom of two sons and I live with chronic migraine. I know I'm part of a much larger community of migraine moms who parent differently than most...

If your child’s migraine attacks are interfering with their ability to attend and succeed in school, you are entitled to request accommodations from your school. Trying to navigate this can...

The Beat the Heat Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Summer is here, which means temperatures are on the rise. For many living with migraine, the summertime...

I was lucky enough to get a break from migraines during my first pregnancy, in between kids, and most of the way through my second pregnancy. Then the migraines came...

My usual migraines are fairly repetitive in nature. They typically start either in the evenings when I’m overtired or I wake up with them during the night or first thing...

When I first started getting migraines, I did not know what was happening. I was around 20 years old and knew nothing. While on active duty, no one put what...

Dr. Joanna Kempner shares her knowledge freely and without condescension, throwing in witty quips as she talks. It’s clear she’s a college professor. But the cool one you want to...

In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not only to think outside the box, but to...

I was seven when I had my first migraine attack. I'm now 44 years old. So, I've lived with migraine most of my life. I've spent a good number of...

Do you experience brain fog, memory loss, or aphasia? While these are all common migraine symptoms, it can be difficult to figure out if we are experiencing them due to...

“How long is this migraine going to last?" That is a question I think anyone who has experienced migraine attacks has asked. I’ve read many different personal accounts, polls, and...

The idea that drinking a glass of water can help you to better manage migraine can be a sensitive topic. It can suggest that the only thing you need to...