Living Within the Confines of Chronic MigraineMigraine triggers lurk everywhere and in response to this fact, we learn to live within a set of parameters to lower the chances of encountering a flare-up. Due to this... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
An Interview with My Migraine Care PartnerThis season, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the tools I've used to manage a lifetime of migraines. From medications and physician specialists to ice packs and TENs... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Experience Using Ketorolac to Abort Migraine AttacksIn my nearly thirty years of living with migraines, I've struggled time and time again to find a medication that effectively stopped a migraine once it had already started. For... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
ASMR as Migraine ReliefFiled under “I thought I was crazy,” was ASMR. When I was a child, in the age before the internet (yep), I had no idea ASMR was “a thing.” All... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How Do I Manage Migraine Symptoms?I believe every person who has suffered a migraine attack will ask themselves, "How am I going to stop this?" That's all I ever want during an attack cycle. For... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons LearnedWith decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the TripIn the days leading up to the first vacation I’ve taken since 2016, I really wondered what I had gotten myself into and hoped I was not making a huge... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Experience Doing Acupuncture for MigraineFor a few months straight it seemed like my preschooler was always sick with a new virus, and I caught all of them. This led to an increase in my... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic MigrainePeople who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social and professional impacts, chronic migraine can be traumatic... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
Was Working On My Computer Increasing My Migraine Frequency?So, there are stretches of time I feel like everything is a migraine trigger. I laugh too much and, well…get a migraine. Cry too hard — oops, there goes a... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Migraine in FamiliesWe know that genetics can come into play with migraines and many other conditions. I know many people with migraine. Some will have a sibling, mom, dad, or their children... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Which Form of Magnesium Do I Use for Migraine Prevention?Finding ways to effectively manage migraine is challenging for many of us. I have tried more things to help me with this that have failed me than have provided me... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About My Cluster HeadachesMy life looked a lot different 10 years ago. I was 24 and living in fear of my episodic cluster headaches. These attacks upended my life for 2-3 months and... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
My Prior Authorization Didn't Follow When I Changed PharmaciesIn October of 2021, I began seeing a migraine specialist at a headache clinic. I shared my experience of switching to this doctor here, and my overall, I've been really... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Cruise Packing PreparationsMaking a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists. As I prepare to take my first-ever cruise... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
Tiny Auras Behind Every CornerAs someone who lives with migraine, looming over my head like an ever present cloud of brain pain, I’m always looking over my shoulder. Like I’m being tailed by a... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Receiving Emotional Support with MigraineChronic pain can be lonely. It can feel like too heavy of a load to carry alone. We want to feel supported through the long days of debilitating pain and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Cervical Isometric Exercises: A Helpful Tool in Controlling My MigraineAs I have written on here before, my migraines seem to have a basis in cervical (neck) pain and instability. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for MigraineMigraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments