Does Your Family “Get” Migraines?It’s hard to understand something you’ve never experienced. And that certainly is so applicable to the life of a migraineur. What I...reactions29comments
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs for MigraineAcetaminophen and many NSAIDs are readily available without a prescription. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are general pain relievers...reactions11comments
Ditans for MigraineDitans are a newer option for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Ditans may be offered...reactions1comment
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve DysfunctionMigraine was once thought to be a problem of the blood vessels in the brain. In the past 2 decades, researchers have...reactions10comments
Triptans: Targeting the Serotonin ReceptorThe approval of sumatriptan in 1992 was a breakthrough in migraine treatment. It took decades of research about the role of serotonin...reactions1comment
On Again Off Again: The Temporary Reprieve of Migraine TreatmentsIn this video, Holly discusses the phenomenon of introducing a new migraine treatment and experiencing a break from migraine only to have...reactions36comments
Why Migraine Is Important: Changing My MindsetI recently identified a nagging thought. It had been hanging around for years, but it finally came to the surface. What was...reactions1comment
"There's No Reason for You to Get Migraines"Debilitating migraines often landed me in the emergency room as a kid. I would get so physically sick from the pain that...reactionscomments
What's Your Secret: DistractionIn this What's Your Secret video, we discuss ways to distract ourselves when dealing with pain. Living with chronic migraine can often...reactions45comments
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor'sAccording to our 2018 Migraine In America survey data, 74% of those with migraine had to see more than one doctor before...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant...reactions51comments
New Decade ResolutionsNew Year’s resolutions have always been a fickle thing for me. Growing up, adults swore on the fact that with each beginning...reactions2comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Cheers to 2020I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. I get it, it’s a new beginning, and who doesn’t love a fresh...reactions1comment
Planning for a Migraine-Free WeddingMy fiancé and I got engaged earlier this year and quickly got thrown into the wedding planning process. I realized quickly that...reactions1comment
Tips for Timing Your CGRP MedicinesCGRP medicines are a new type of migraine and cluster headache drug that’s on the market. I’m about to take my third...reactions27comments
What’s Your Secret: First Migraine StoryIn this What's Your Secret video, Holly shares her first migraine attack story and invites the rest of the community to follow...reactions11comments
The Evolution of Migraine: Exploring Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and the True ImpactMany people living with migraine are well aware it's not just a headache. From early onset during childhood to it taking sometimes...reactions3comments
CGRP Treatments: Insurance and Cost BarriersIt's an exciting time in the migraine world! For the first time in decades, there are new treatment options for people living...reactions7comments
Why Did I Wait on Starting a Gratitude List?There has been a lot of buzz about gratitude lists and journals. I heard great testimonials for their benefits. I read articles...reactions1comment
