Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like migraine can mean...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kim Evey On Stand-Up Comedy, Mom'ing, And MigrainesMigraines have a style and personality all their own. They can sneak in as early as childhood and steal away playdates or school time. For other people, they start as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If I Knew Then What I Know NowAs I get older, I find myself constantly thinking about my past and how I would have done things a lot differently had I known back then what I know...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Peek Inside MigraineJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and most people are aware that migraine often involves some sort of head pain, but the larger spectrum of symptoms isn’t as widely...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Building a Stronger Support System Through HonestyWhen you have an illness as unpredictable and stigmatized as migraine, hiding it from others feels almost instinctual. In this video, I tell a story of a friend who hid...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of a Virtual Event for Cluster Headache AwarenessThe pandemic led to a rise in virtual events, highlighting the convenience of these types of fundraising. The #CureforCluster 5k by Clusterbusters started as an in-person run or walk in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with MigraineJune 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost a young woman, Melissa Dwyer, to self harm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Veterans and Headache DisordersNot only do our veterans put their lives on the line while on active duty, but they also put their lifelong health on the line as well. This is something...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Migraines in the WorkplaceWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. The first and last questions are typically the highest priority. If a migraine is coming on fast, I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2021: Every Story CountsJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! Join us as we learn more from the community, work to raise awareness, and share community member stories. We know that not every...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Enter to Win: TheraSpecs Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)Have you ever dealt with light sensitivity? If yes, you are in the right place! This month, we’re excited to be partnering with TheraSpecs to offer you a chance to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany MigraineLife with chronic migraine, or really any chronic pain or emotional/mental health issue, can be challenging enough on its own. Navigating a relationship can bring a lot of positives but...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
My Migraine History - 30 Years in the MakingI remember being young, maybe 6 or 7 years old, and feeling this earth-shattering pain in my head. I’d crawl into my bed, pull the covers up over my head...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Is an Elimination Diet?The list of potential migraine triggers can seem endless when you’re considering an elimination diet. It also can appear to include just about all of your favorite foods. Then you...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Managing the Workplace with Cluster HeadachesI am fortunate to work for myself part-time after I was laid off at the start of the pandemic. That’s given me a whole new sense of freedom in managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Mask a Day Keeps My Triggers Away Living in a masked-up world has changed a lot of the way I conduct myself. Not only in a hygienic sense, I mean honestly my hands are so sterile I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder fears; maybe it’s a phone call, a pharmacy...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Migraine, Sensory Overload, and AllodyniaNoises, smells, and lights! Oh my!! Being overwhelmed with noises, smells, lights, and unusual physical sensitivity is all a part of having sensory overload. Sensory overload can occur by itself...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
NuvaRing for Migraine Management in PerimenopauseI was surprised to discover that the NuvaRing, which I use continuously for migraine management, is the same treatment a women's health specialist would recommend for managing migraine in perimenopause...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments