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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions21comments
Mask Tips for Migraine PatientsI don’t wear a mask often. That’s not because I don’t believe in their efficacy, and it’s not because I am at...reactions7comments
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit“Hello, I’m Dr R------,” the gastroenterologist said at my first telehealth appointment with him. Social convention dictates that I would have said...reactionscomments
AftermathMy bedroom is like the scene of a migraine crime. There is a vomit bucket next to three ice packs that are...reactions49comments
