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
Navigating the Tea Aisle for Migraine ReliefThere are a lot of health benefits to enjoying a cup of tea – especially if you’re in the migraine community. My...reactions61comments
Photophobia: Dealing with Painful Light SensitivityPhotophobia is a symptom many individuals deal with as part of their migraine. Personally, my own photophobia is pretty bad. There are...reactions8comments
Migraine Minefield: Jury DutyThe dreaded letter came in early July. I was being summoned to jury duty. Ughhhhh. My first reaction was to begin looking...reactions10comments
Migraines or Cluster Headaches? 3 Ways to Tell the DifferenceIt’s possible to have multiple headache disorders, and doctors often misdiagnose even those with just one form of head pain. Cluster headaches...reactions17comments
Migraine Triggers: Food Triggers & Elimination DietsWhile it is uncommon for migraineurs to find that true food allergies are triggers for their attacks, food intolerances as triggers are...reactions29comments
What is Causing This Migraine Attack?Just like many people out there, I have migraine disease. I know that I have this, but it can be difficult, at...reactions23comments
Trying Out An Electric Neck Massager to Help with MigrainesI used to find massages very helpful for my migraines. Most of my migraines are cervicogenic in nature - meaning they are...reactions11comments
Walking into the ER with a Migraine (Part 1)Let me set the scene for you. It's day 5 of an earth-shattering migraine, and you're lost in the sea of emergency...reactions4comments
What If We Thought About Work Differently?Earlier this week, I woke up with undoubtedly the worst migraine I have had in a really long time. I couldn’t hold my...reactions11comments
Tricks to Enjoying Your HalloweenThis is my first Halloween as a mom, and I can’t wait to dress my daughter up in her first costume. I...reactions2comments
Gentle Post-Migraine RecoveryAfter a migraine, do you ever have that “beat up” feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck? That’s your body...reactions9comments
Speaking Gobblygook During MigraineWhile I have difficulty finding words during many attacks, usually I'm talking to friends, my husband, or my coworkers when it first...reactions27comments
