That Time When a Migraine Cost Me $80 In GasHow many of you out there have ever rented a car? Very often when I travel, I rent an inexpensive car so that I can get around without having to... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What's Your Secret: Dealing With AphasiaAphasia - or experiencing the challenge of finding words or speaking, is a common prodrome for many migraineurs. A lot of us have stories of being in the midst of... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
Migraine Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Guilt Trip of MigraineWhen am I going to get better at managing the guilt that comes with migraine? After a lifetime of dealing with this condition, you'd think I'd have unearthed a better... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with migraines can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What to Eat During MigraineWhen you’re in the midst of a migraine you may not have the best appetite. In fact, you may be flat out nauseous at the idea of eating like I... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How a Doctor I Saw a Decade Ago Is Still Helping Me TodayAbout a decade ago, I saved up some cash and took a big leap of faith: I decided to see a complementary care doctor in the hopes of improving my... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What’s Your Secret: What Do You Do For Exercise?I know I am not alone in struggling to find a way to exercise that does not exacerbate migraine pain. Our migraine specialists encourage us to move, stretch, and if... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Does It Mean To Be Pain Free?Having lived with awful head pain from the time I was still in daycare, I have grown accustomed to living in a less than ‘feel good’ state. I even sometimes... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing, and others were outright bewildering. I thought I... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Aimovig: Community Feedback & ExperiencesMany of our Migraine.com members that have tried Aimovig have been willing to share their personal experiences including side effects in our forum page dedicated to this topic. You can... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My CaregiverI was disabled by chronic migraine for years before I ever called my husband my caregiver. I don’t remember exactly when he got that title, but I’m pretty sure it... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Custom Research Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Custom... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Spoons, and How to Start a Good ConversationBefore you begin reading this article, do you need an explanation of the spoon theory? I have a patient with severe chronic migraine who I took care of many years... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Unsolicited Advice“I just wish I could do something to help you.” That’s what I said to my husband after we had an exchange where I tried to encourage him to increase... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How To Use the Aimovig Self-InjectorThe newly FDA-approved Aimovig self-injector device by Amgen is the talk of the town when it comes to migraine preventatives these days. It blocks a protein, called CGRP, believed to... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Work and Migraine: A Juggling ActOn most days, dealing with a serious migraine means leaving work early. Some days it means not going in to work at all. The inherent problem is finding the proper... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments