The Ins and Outs of Intractable MigraineWhat It Is: Intractable migraine, also called refractory migraine and/or status migrainosus, is the medical term used to describe a persistent migraine...reactions28comments
5 Reasons a Migraine isn't "Just a Headache"Those of us with migraines know they are more than "just a headache" — but we often find ourselves explaining the differences...reactions33comments
Lessons Learned: Using the Spoon Theory to Prioritize My HealthIf you don't know the Spoon Theory, you should read it. It was written by Christine Miserandino. She talks about explaining dealing...reactions2comments
Foods Implicated in MigrainesThere are over 37 million people in the U.S. who suffer from migraines. For some individuals, food is a major contributor. Note:...reactions13comments
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...reactions25comments
Stop Telling Me I Have Medication Overuse HeadacheHere's a confession many people with migraine won't make publicly: I took two Amerge (naratriptan) and four Midrin every day for 16...reactions63comments
Prodrome: Anyone Need A Nap?Sleeping Beauty is my favorite Disney princess. As a child, I was enthralled by the way she could dance so effortlessly with...reactions21comments
Post-COVID Migraine AttacksI had COVID, likely the Omicron variant, in January 2022. My son, who is five but goes to a preschool with kids...reactions21comments
My Migraine Causes and GeneticsDo you know where your migraines have derived from? Migraines can have many causes. Sometimes people start getting migraines out of the...reactions26comments
Migraine and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions7comments
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...reactions20comments
Self-Care: The Struggle is RealLiving with chronic migraine disease has taught me so many lessons. In general, life has many lessons to teach us, but I’ve...reactions21comments
The Worst Migraine of My LifeHave you ever had a migraine that was so bad, so intense, so painful, that you thought it might literally kill you?...reactions32comments
Why Retreat to RetreatMigraine?Retreat. I have wanted to retreat from my own body — but why to RetreatMigraine? RetreatMigraine is an annual event that CHAMP...reactions2comments
Living With My Chronic MigraineWaking up in the morning is supposed to be a refreshing start to a new day. But with chronic migraines, it can...reactions17comments
Triggers Versus ProdromeOver the past 40 years, a lot has been learned about migraine. One of the things we've learned is that attacks can...reactions41comments
3 Things I'd Do If My Migraines Weren't A ThingSince living with migraine disease, I’ve had to change up my lifestyle to accommodate my unpredictable head. This means figuring out what...reactions1comment
Prodrome, It’s Just the BeginningProdrome is the first stage of symptoms for a migraine attack. It can start hours or even days before the attack begins...reactions42comments
The Real Face of Migraine May Surprise YouSome of the strongest and most resilient people I know are those who live with chronic migraine. That may be surprising to...reactions7comments
The Complexities of the Migraine Doctor/Patient RelationshipThe relationship between a migraine doctor and patient may span decades and can be a game-changer in the life of a migraineur...reactions8comments
