2021 TheraSpecs Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the 2021 Theraspecs Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Handle the Emergency Department for Cluster HeadachesThe first time someone has a cluster headache attack, it may send them to the emergency room (ER). It's common and recommended for anyone experiencing a new, severe, sudden-onset headache... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Mental Health Care With MakeupAbout two years ago, I really got into makeup. I watched countless videos of beauty gurus on the internet to learn how to apply mascara to my wild eyelashes that... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
gammaCore Coverage for Veterans and Active MilitaryHeadache disorders are a common problem among veterans and active military members. More than a third—36%—of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have been diagnosed with migraine or probable... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue DrugsMedicines to treat migraine can be confusing. It can be hard to learn which drug to take when, especially when you are newly diagnosed or in the middle of a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Frustration With My Stinkin’ Triggers!I find it wild that I can be so sensitive to light. It’s synonymous with life and growth. It helps crops flourish and keeps people all over the world illuminated... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI thought I was doing great with managing migraines… famous last words before the next strikes, right? Well, this time I was stumped for the trigger. I knew it was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Is Migraine Part of My Identity?Who am I? What’s important to me? How do I present myself to the world? I asked myself these questions to help guide the design of a new logo for... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Chocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine AttacksPlease, please stop telling me to stop eating chocolate! I wish it were that simple to make my migraine stop, but migraine triggers never are. I still remember being an... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5 Ways to Support Someone with Cluster HeadachesMy husband and I have a unique perspective on supporting someone living with episodic and chronic cluster headaches. He has intractable chronic cluster headaches, and I have episodic cluster headaches... By Ashley Hattle6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Dark Room and Other Ways to Migraine-Proof Your SpaceI know it’s there. Like a Jedi Master strong with The Force, I can feel it even with my eyes closed—that sliver of sunlight. It’s shining through a slit in... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Prescribe Advocacy for MigraineYes, an old dog can learn new tricks. After 30 years of practice, I have added a new prescription for many of my patients: Rx – migraine advocacy. Here is... By Dr. William B. Young5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Do You Dry Brush?I first heard about dry brushing during my yoga teacher training. It’s a practice from Ayurvedic medicine - a 5,000-year-old sister science of yoga. It’s touted to offer a lot... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Cyclical and Linear Nature of MigraineHave you ever thought you had your migraine condition figured out? Even if just for a moment? Perhaps you had a handle on your triggers or your treatment protocol? Or... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Snowball Effect of Migraine After MigraineThe physician's assistant tells me to take a deep breath in and then breathe out. She leads me through a meditation/visualization where I picture different parts of my brain calming... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Migraine Means to MeResearch papers have never been my strong suit. Writing them always felt like an emotionless drag and finding things to say about scientific theory or timberwolves just never really inspired... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why We Need To Keep Thanking Our Frontline WorkersThis 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... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraines, Dehydration, and Staying HydratedStaying 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... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Four Steps I Take When My Migraine StartsI have a small window. Truth be told, it’s more like a tiny porthole window than a big bay window. When the twinges of my migraine first begin, I have... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Mismatched Lego Pieces of Communication: Aphasia and MigraineRecently, 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... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments