Why Do Cluster Headaches Wake You in the Night?Cluster headaches follow a distinct pattern. People with the episodic form often go into cluster headache cycles at the same time of year (typically around the Spring and Fall equinoxes)... By Ashley Hattle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Weird But True: Did My Dog Take On My Migraine Symptoms?There was a time I didn’t believe in unseen elements. My existential crisis kept me locked in a closed-off mindset. I only considered those notions that were backed up with... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Stress: A Migraine TriggerA challenge around dealing with migraines pertains to the individuality of every aspect of the disease. Elements such as triggers, symptoms, and even the effectiveness of treatments. There are so... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Migraine.com) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey (Now Closed)The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Migraine Medicine Didn’t WorkIf I wasn’t in so much pain, I would have had the strength to be frustrated. I had a migraine over a holiday weekend that I had been looking forward... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too MuchIf I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with my friends. Guilt of not being the wife... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Migraine.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Years of Your Favorite ReadsThe articles that are published and shared by Migraine.com are written by patient advocates who understand just how challenging and unique each and every experience with all types of migraine... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting my 6-year-old. My migraines present a major obstacle... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Preventing Weather-Related Migraine AttacksFrom light and sounds to stress, there are many triggers that are avoidable. What do we do about the triggers we can’t avoid? Weather/barometric pressure changes are triggers that are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments85 comments
My Chronic Migraine and ComorbiditiesThere have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various chronic migraine organizations have suffered from additional ailments... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
Migraine HangoverI’ve been experiencing migraine for over thirty years. I started, as many of us do, as an episodic migraine sufferer who then progressed over time into a chronic migraineur. I... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why It’s So Difficult To Ask For Help With Migraines“I can do it myself, Mom,” my 6-year-old says while I zip up his coat. As my kid searches for more moments to experience his autonomy, this phrase pops up... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What's Your Secret DisguiseIn the following video, Holly discusses the many ways that we, as migraineurs, play dress up to protect ourselves from migraine. Even when there’s not any sun out, we are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Carving Out A New Care RelationshipSome folks in the community may remember that I previously wrote about my long time caregiver and partner leaving, after a season during which I'd gotten very sick with comorbidities... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What I Do on Sunday that Helps Reduce MigrainesSunday is supposed to be a day of rest. It helps us replenish our energy. It helps us to avoid burnout. It also allows me to binge on the latest... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My One-Year Emgality Update: Side Effects, Migraine Frequency, and Insurance StressorsI’ve been taking Emgality, one of the new CGRP antibody medications, for a year now and wanted to report my experience. Below I share about side effects, insurance stressors, and... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What's In Your Toolbox? Migraine-Friendly ProductsWith an often overwhelming array of “products” that either claim to help migraine or make life more manageable, it can be hard to know where to start. In fact, it’s... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
2020 Has Me Short-TemperedI don’t feel like myself right now. The stress of living in 2020—plus the increase in migraine severity that stress has brought—has me short-tempered and quick to anger or tears... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments