What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC SupplementsI recently had the privilege of attending a physicians’ nutraceuticals conference and was fascinated by the depth of knowledge by the speakers. Bearing in mind that I’m neither a doctor... By Shoshana Lipson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Relief from Light-Sensitivity“Why are you wearing sunglasses?” a classmate asks. I understood that it was strange that I was wearing dark sunglasses indoors; there were no windows in the small school library... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
7 Migraine Coping Skills to Help Manage COVID-19 StressAs the fear and uncertainty of COVID-19 began to overwhelm me, I realized that the coping skills I’ve learned to manage life with migraine could be an incredible resource for... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? A Personalized Approach to MigraineThe complexity of migraine has always been fascinating to me. Even within the parameters of a single disease, there are many variations: it manifests with a variety of symptoms, and... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What to Expect When You Take Vitamins for MigrainesDid you ever truly listen to the list of side effects in some of these pharmaceutical commercials. "May cause headache, diarrhea, liver damage, or in some cases, sudden death." What?... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Insomnia and MigraineThere are so many co-morbid conditions that are associated with migraine it boggles my mind. I feel that I am fortunate to be carrying only a few with me on... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dieting and Migraine: Friend or Foe?This past year, I was on a mission to lose weight. I talk, in a video below, how that affected my migraine attack frequency. Below my video, you can also... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Migraine Etiquette: 8 Ways To Be An Awesome Migraine SupporterMy family has superpowers. While they can’t leap over tall buildings in a single bound, they can read my mind. Their super-duper mind-reading powers go into effect when I have... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Miles for Migraine ExperienceI had the honor of taking part in the Tampa area Miles for Migraine awareness event just recently. It was a wonderful experience, and it was so nice to see... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Yoga Convert: Mindfulness For MigraineI used to be one of those folks who scoffed at the idea of trying yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises when it came to relieving symptoms of migraine. Sit... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Your Home a Refuge From the Migraine Storm?It can feel as if we are spending our lives navigating the challenge of migraine - muscling our way through each attack. The journey can at times brings us to... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Cluster Headache Triggers and Treatment Hacks for PatientsMy episodic cluster headaches started in 2007 when I had my first attack at the age of 18, one year after experiencing SUNCT (Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Vyepti™: First Intravenous Migraine Preventive Treatment ApprovedThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has just approved Vyepti™ for the preventive treatment of migraine. Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) will be the first intravenous (IV) preventive treatment on... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Attacks With No Pain or Quicker Resolution: How Migraine Patterns Are Changing With the CGRPsI know I'm not the only one who is experiencing an evolving pattern in both frequency, resolution, and type of migraine with the introduction of the CGRPs. I’ve seen many... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments120 comments
My Migraine PlaylistMusic can reach into the deepest parts of our soul and bring us joy when we can’t seem to smile, bring us comfort when anxiety is high, and bring us... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
How My 4-Year-Old Released Me From Migraine Guilt“Hi there,” my phone call began, “I’m so sorry, but I won’t be able to make lunch today. I have a migraine.” “That’s no problem,” the kind voice responded, “Please... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Migraine CareLine: Free Resource for Financial, Insurance, and Disability AssistanceAre you fighting with your insurance company to get coverage for a medication or another treatment? Do you need help filing for disability? Would you like to know which financial... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting Shot in the ButtI was never great about needles growing up. Sure, I say this as if I have gotten even remotely better at them nowadays. I mean, yes, they pinch, but I’d... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments