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
Does Your Family “Get” Migraines?It’s hard to understand something you’ve never experienced. And that certainly is so applicable to the life of a migraineur. What I think is most frustrating as a migraineur, is... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs for MigraineAcetaminophen and many NSAIDs are readily available without a prescription. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are general pain relievers. They are commonly used as first-line acute treatment... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Ditans for MigraineDitans are a newer option for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Ditans may be offered to people who cannot take triptans or do... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CGRP GepantsCGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) gepants are a newer option for acute/abortive treatment or prevention of moderate-to-severe migraine. These drugs may be offered to people who cannot take triptans or do... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve DysfunctionMigraine was once thought to be a problem of the blood vessels in the brain. In the past 2 decades, researchers have learned that dysfunctional nerve signaling is also involved... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Triptans: Targeting the Serotonin ReceptorThe approval of sumatriptan in 1992 was a breakthrough in migraine treatment. It took decades of research about the role of serotonin and serotonin receptors in migraine. Some of these... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
On Again Off Again: The Temporary Reprieve of Migraine TreatmentsIn this video, Holly discusses the phenomenon of introducing a new migraine treatment and experiencing a break from migraine only to have migraine-related symptoms return soon after. Does this... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Why Migraine Is Important: Changing My MindsetI recently identified a nagging thought. It had been hanging around for years, but it finally came to the surface. What was it? “Migraine is not important.” This thought is... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
"There's No Reason for You to Get Migraines"Debilitating migraines often landed me in the emergency room as a kid. I would get so physically sick from the pain that I would be dehydrated - further intensifying the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's Your Secret: DistractionIn this What's Your Secret video, we discuss ways to distract ourselves when dealing with pain. Living with chronic migraine can often mean living with some amount of pain on... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor'sAccording to our 2018 Migraine In America survey data, 74% of those with migraine had to see more than one doctor before receiving a diagnosis. As we know, it can... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant recognition happens between us and that person understands... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments51 comments
New Decade ResolutionsNew Year’s resolutions have always been a fickle thing for me. Growing up, adults swore on the fact that with each beginning of the calendar year, they would strive to... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments