Acupressure Mats and MigraineHave 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Navigating the Pain: How Opioids for Fibromyalgia Can Trigger MigraineFibromyalgia 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Waiting for the Next DoseWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Getting Your Child the Migraine Help They Need at SchoolManaging 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
College Migraine Management: Self-Advocacy Steps for SuccessTransitioning 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Soothing AssociationsIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parenting Through the Guilt: Are You a Migraine Mama?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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
504 vs IEP: What Are They and Which One Do I Need?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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Now Closed - Beat the Heat GiveawayThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Reality of Parenting with Chronic MigraineI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Different Migraine Than I've Ever ExperiencedMy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Inside Look at When a Migraine HitsWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Review of New Cluster Headache Book: Psychedelic OutlawsDr. 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Causing My Most Recent Brain Fog?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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
How Long Does A Migraine Attack Last?“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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Below the Surface Benefits of Staying HydratedThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraine: A Full-Time JobManaging my life with chronic health conditions, such as chronic migraine, has become a full-time job. Between medications and doctor appointments, a lot of planning is required. Unfortunately, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments