What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Understanding Emergency Room CareI thought going to the emergency room for a fungal infection in my lungs would be a very different experience than going...reactions24comments
Sometimes I Just Don’t Feel Well, and I Don’t Know WhyThis is a hard one to write because I feel like I’m describing something nebulous that I hardly ever mention to people...reactions201comments
The Pleasure and Pain of Salon Hair WashesWhen I was younger, going to get my haircut wasn’t something I thought of as a luxurious or particularly nurturing experience. I...reactions12comments
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...reactions25comments
Chronic Migraine: A "Novel" Idea?Have you ever thought about writing a book about your migraines? This is something that Lisa Aleo, a woman living with migraine...reactions8comments
Outsmarting Triptan PackagingWhen migraine makes you clumsy or reduces the strength of your grip, opening triptan packaging can be unbelievably frustrating. Some people keep...reactions20comments
Ultram® (tramadol)Ultram is a prescription pain medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It may be prescribed to help people with...reactionscomments
Elavil® (amitriptyline)Elavil is an antidepressant medication that has also been used as a preventive treatment for migraine. It is a tricyclic antidepressant, which...reactionscomments
Stress & Let-Down MigrainesAre any of these scenarios familiar to you? Let-down migraine attacks are a story many migraineurs can tell. While stress is often...reactions12comments
Micro-gratitude in Difficult TimesI struggled with my health during the holidays last year and that theme looks set to continue again this year. It might...reactions4comments
Even informal mindfulness practice can help migraineursWhile I and many of you rely on abortive meds to kick a migraine to the curb once it shows up, daily...reactions4comments
The face of rejectionThat's me, all right. With renewed hope and energy, I applied for an insurance plan yet again a few weeks back. Last...reactions3comments
My Chronic Migraine AdvocateI spent a couple of years attempting to have my chronic migraines treated before I ever ‘met’ somebody else with chronic migraines...reactionscomments
My Migraine Advocate and Best FriendMigraine attacks can be strange and difficult-to-describe experiences, both debilitating and frightening. Luckily, I have a friend who always gets it. You...reactions2comments
Junk Food and MigraineIs junk food: Challenges with junk food frequently arise for people with migraine. In this video, Holly discusses the interlinks between junk...reactions8comments
"Cluster Migraine"Readers often ask about something they call “cluster migraine”. It’s not an official diagnosis in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, so delving...reactions7comments
ClumsinessThough I have been known to have (very) occasional moments of grace, I am not usually described as “graceful.” In fact, if...reactions70comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s OfficeFeeling powerless at the doctor’s office is something many in the community can relate to. From being misunderstood, to being outright disrespected...reactions18comments
Ruminating on Triggers: What Was I Thinking?What were you thinking messing with your diet the day before a concert? You know better than that. And you made it...reactions5comments
