How Life’s Path Helps Me AdvocateI grew up as a quiet, young Black female, in rural North Carolina. If you knew me back when I was in school, you would not believe who I am... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our days and lives chasing migraine pain and related... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments59 comments
Gift Giving Guide for Migraine ReliefIt’s no secret that living with a chronic condition like migraine can be expensive. There are the obvious expenses of copays for endless doctor’s appointments, MRIs, and prescriptions. But there’s... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Day in the Sun and the Vomiting and Migraine That FollowedHave you ever had a migraine that left you completely confused? I recently had the most confusing migraine attack. From attempting to determine the trigger and trying to understand some... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments92 comments
My Anesthesia Triggered Migraine AttackLast week, I had major surgery under anesthesia. This was the second time in the last year I'd needed to be put under anesthesia and it was the second time... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Changing Therapy: How I Started VyeptiChanging therapy regimens has always been extremely stressful for me. Over the years, my body has proven to be quite resistant to various therapy regimens. It is one of the... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is the Difference Between a Primary and Secondary Headache?There is a wide variety of reasons you may develop a headache, from headache disorders to medicine side effects to symptoms of other health issues. Experts divide headaches into two... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache CycleThe world of episodic cluster headaches is a weird one. For several weeks or months of the year, we face insurmountable pain. We are desperate to stop the attacks, even... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Proactive Planning and Pacing: Managing Chronic MigraineWhen we experience migraine, it can be easy to respond to the condition in a reactive way. The pain arises, we react. However, with chronic migraine, it may help to... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Headache DisordersConstant sprained ankles. Fingers that bend all the way back. Neck pain before some of my migraine attacks. These are all things I thought were normal until I received a... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Middle of the Night Migraine KitI don't know about you, but I know that the least ideal time for me to get a migraine is in the middle of the night. Picture this - you're... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments70 comments
I Tried a Ginger Tincture for My MigraineIt was all over social media. Fellow migraineurs who claimed a ginger tincture was equally as effective as their prescription migraine medicine. They certainly had my attention. I definitely embrace... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While HospitalizedIf you have a chronic illness, there may be times in which you will have to be hospitalized. A hospitalization is always hard and migraine attacks can complicate them. Personally... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Migraine and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. This pain is usually on 1 side – but can sometimes be on both sides –... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Techniques I Use to Manage a Household with MigraineB-12 injections, and vitamin drink mixes, and fatigue, oh my! It is a Friday night, yet I am curled up on the couch with my dogs. There are so many... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like for You?It varies! That's how I'd describe my own self-care. In this video, I explain why migraine disease coaxes me to redefine self-care. For example, I talk about why some nights... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Does My Self Portrait Look Like With Chronic Migraine?I think perception is an important aspect of how I see myself and others. I often reflect on the life I was living before migraine disease moved in. I was... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Personal Expectations vs Reality with Chronic MigraineAs I have mentioned before, I have chronic migraine. I wish that they were just every now and then, unfortunately, they are quite frequent. I do take medications to try... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?For the last year and a half, I've been lucky enough to be on a migraine regimen that has mostly kept me from debilitating migraines. When I do experience them... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments