When does the grieving end?I recently attempted to decrease my dose of amitriptyline (an antidepressant often prescribed as an off-label daily preventative for people with migraine)...reactions12comments
Woman in Idaho Starts Worldwide Migraine Fundraiser Event to be Held in AprilKatie Janquart knows firsthand how migraines can affect someone. She remembers having headaches her whole life, but when she was a teen...reactions1comment
A Lower-Key MeA few days back, one of my supervisors at migraine.com emailed me the link to an article I wrote nearly six years...reactions3comments
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)Dear ________, I got your Facebook invitation the other day. You know, the event invitation you shared with me an a lot...reactions2comments
8 Important Facts Everyone Should Know About MigraineEveryone, whether they have migraine or not, should know these eight things about migraine. Start Presentation Next BackNext BackNext BackNext BackNext BackNext...reactions32comments
Living Through Chronic Migraine – My Real LifeI have had episodic migraines since I was a young teenager. My migraines became chronic when I was in college in 2009...reactions81comments
Impact of Migraine on My CareerMigraine is a disease that touches all areas of your life. A career is a huge area that gets affected by migraine...reactions49comments
Triggered by Weather? This Medication May HelpIt’s fall in Texas, which means one to two months of intense oscillations between 90+ degree, summer-like temperatures and 30-50 degree winter...reactions15comments
Comforting TVLike anyone in this world, I have times when I need to seek comfort. I’m an affectionate person, and nothing beats a...reactions29comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned: Pushing Too Far To Avoid the Disappointment of MigraineLet me be the first to say, on behalf of all those living with migraine, we need your support. Even when we...reactions39comments
Memorable Migraine Episode 2: Adventures in PanamaFor some reason, my sweet BFF (who lives across the sea) always seems to be with me during a migraine. I have...reactions1comment
Want more attention to be paid to migraine? Start by sharing your story.Early in the morning on June first, I was stumbling about a hotel room in Washington, D.C., trying to get dressed and...reactions8comments
Where I Turn for Online SupportMany of the people visiting Migraine.com are new to the online migraine community. Thankfully, I feel as if where they’re starting—this website...reactions3comments
"We're dealing with two different illnesses"Last week I got the pleasure—at last!—of meeting some of my longtime blogger friends. Most of the faces were familiar since I’ve...reactions29comments
YOU are your healthcare provider.Sometimes people write to me about how lost they feel when coping with migraine, how unarmed and uneducated they are. Friends who...reactions8comments
So so tiredSo so tired. All I can do is chalk it up to the changing of the seasons and perhaps a hint of...reactions10comments
What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?We've known for a long time that women and men experience pain differently and that women experience certain pain conditions like migraine...reactions7comments
Aspartame, a Potential Migraine TriggerAspartame is found in over 6,000 food products as well as in carbonated/non-carbonated beverages that contain artificial sweeteners, including diet soft drinks...reactions6comments
Using My Smartwatch Info to Take Charge of My HealthRecently I saved up and purchased a new activity watch that would allow me to measure my swim, biking and running for...reactions7comments