Is Being Clumsy A Symptom Of My Migraine?When I was 6 years old, my mom enrolled me in a dance class. I can remember being super excited about my...reactions3comments
Coming to Terms With the Losses of Chronic Migraine"I’m feeling not just the physical pain, but all that I have lost, and it is profound and catastrophic and will leave...reactions9comments
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...reactions33comments
Hormonal Migraine and My HysterectomyI am aware that hysterectomy as a means of trying to control migraine is controversial. Both of my pregnancies were horrifying. I...reactions12comments
My Experience with Botox for MigrainesIn November of 2021, I was four months out from delivering twins too prematurely to survive, I was back in fertility treatments...reactions11comments
My Experience With...What's It Called? Topamax!I’m always forgetting my…um…wait…words. It’s a mad dash in the morning to get ready for school. Like an auctioneer, I’m calling out...reactions31comments
How To Use the Aimovig Self-InjectorThe newly FDA-approved Aimovig self-injector device by Amgen is the talk of the town when it comes to migraine preventatives these days...reactions22comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and Peripheral NeuropathyWhen my first hemiplegic migraine struck in August, I thought I had enough knowledge to handle it myself, but I treated with...reactions14comments
Living the Chronic LifeLiving life should be pretty easy, right? I’m sure for many people it is, and I don’t begrudge anyone living a normal...reactions3comments
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...reactions13comments
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari MalformationsMigraineurs often fear MRI, CT scans and other tests their doctors frequently order for them when they receive a tentative diagnosis of...reactions2comments
Invisible Illness, Invisible PersonHaving an invisible illness sometimes feels like being an invisible person. This happens in so many ways: None of the people who've...reactions6comments
Cefaly: A Migraineur's ReviewThe Cefaly has received FDA approval for marketing in the U.S. and early research shows promise, but what's it really like and...reactions71comments
10 Ways to Help Someone With MigraineWhether someone has chronic migraine, high-frequency episodic migraine, or the occasional migraine attack that knocks them out for days on end, nearly...reactions10comments
Making Adjustments to My Reading for My MigrainesI’m a reader. I’m one of those people for whom “books” is part of my personality. I have big bookshelves, lovingly organized...reactions19comments
What's Your Secret: When Effective Treatments Cause Complex Side EffectsWe finally discover an effective treatment that decreases our migraine symptoms, only to find that it comes with complicated side effects such...reactions27comments
Migraine Symptoms: Yawn, Yawn, Yawn"Stop yawning, or go take a nap for a few minutes." I can just hear my dad's voice, exasperated after my tenth...reactions72comments
Migraine, Mental Health, and SleepBoth migraine disease and commonly associated mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can cause major issues with our ability to get...reactions19comments
Migraine Story Time: My Review of a New Children's Book About MigraineA wonderful thing about being a parent is learning about different experiences through all the children's books. Today I talk about a...reactions2comments
Is MSG a Migraine Trigger?Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an additive in many recipes, cuisines, and canned foods. It is considered a “flavor enhancer,” an ingredient added...reactions25comments
