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
Tips for Managing Mindset with Migraine and a Type-A PersonalityAre you a fellow Type-A individual, driven by ambition and determined to accomplish your goals? Do you find pride in your strength and ability to tackle any challenge? The struggle... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cold vs Hot Therapy for Migraine: Which One Are You?You always remember the firsts: The first time you ride your bike or the first (and last) time you try bleu cheese. I remember these moments, but I can also... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments123 comments
Is an Inpatient Migraine Clinic Right for You?Those of us living with migraine often reach a point where we feel stuck or out of options. If we find ourselves at this crossroads, it may be time to... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Does Migraine Affect Our Intimacy?Migraine is an awful disease. It can steal so much of our lives because its reach impacts our bodies on many levels. Keeping that in mind, how do we fit... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Simplifying Sleep for MigraineursSleep is a tricky thing when it comes to migraine. Just like Goldilocks and the three bears, we strive to find that perfect balance – not too much, but not... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
How to Build Relationships with Chronic MigraineMost people I know have lived their lives without ever having a migraine attack, much less living with chronic migraine. As somebody who has been living with chronic migraine since... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Happens When Your Headache Disorder Gets Better?I’m in that strange but euphoric phase of life where breastfeeding hormones keep my cluster headaches and status migraines at bay. It’s been three and a half months since my... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic IllnessAs people with chronic illness, it is important to be proactive. There are many steps that one can take to do this. We are our best advocate and, as we... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
When Migraine Hits Our Self-Worth and Social CircleLiving with chronic migraine is an intensely painful physical condition. The severity and frequency of pain and related symptoms can bring us to our knees. Migraine has a less-frequently discussed... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments