How to Talk to Someone With MigraineDear Loved One, Bringing migraine into a conversation can be like dropping a bomb on the table. Everyone is terrified by it, but no one knows what to do about... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Counting PillsI know I can’t be the only one out there who’s doing it. Several times a month, I check my supply of rescue medications to be sure I have enough... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments161 comments
What Foods Do You Gravitate Towards During A Migraine Attack?Everyone who’s had a migraine knows how debilitating they are. Worst still is that the nausea can be so bad that eating at all during an episode is simply not... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Worsening Episodic MigraineFor quite some time, my migraine episodes seemed to be becoming more and more frequent. That seems to have tapered off and actually gone back down to just a few... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
My First Really Bad Migraine AttackIn this video I talk about my first really bad migraine attack. It involves some rookie mistakes and misunderstandings about migraine that I have definitely learned from. First, sorry the... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and Peripheral NeuropathyWhen my first hemiplegic migraine struck in August, I thought I had enough knowledge to handle it myself, but I treated with Sumatriptan, which I know now isn't recommended due... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Draining the Life Out of YouI am a fairly energetic person, or at least I was before the migraines became so consistent. Even through the episodic migraines I have lived with for years now, I... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments98 comments
Why I Left My Headache SpecialistI have referred several times, most recently in my article about trying oxygen therapy, to the fact that I had a nationally known neurologist / headache specialist, which is, you... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Forgotten on the 4thI wanted to share my story about a 4th of July not too long ago where a migraine attack led me to be sequestered away and forgotten... I'd love... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 even worse by taking a triptan. Why did... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Facing Migraine’s NauseaNausea is a major symptom for so many people dealing with a migraine. It does not discriminate between individuals with episodic migraine or chronic migraine. For some individuals, it can... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We Are So Much More Than Our MigrainesMigraine can leave many of us feeling guilty...a lot of the time. From canceling plans, to calling out of work sick, to missing family gatherings and important moments, migraine has... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Coworkers See You Work on a Sick DayLike many of you, I have somehow managed to hold down a job despite my diagnosis of chronic migraine. I also have psoriatic arthritis, which has been well-managed in the... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What’s Most Helpful to Hear During a Migraine Attack?We have all heard less than helpful comments from coworkers, friends and family while in the throes of a migraine attack. Though typically well-intentioned, these comments are often simply based... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
What’s Your Secret: Strange Symptoms and Side EffectsMigraine can cause a wide array of odd neurological symptoms related to the condition and side effects from medications. Rarely do migraines impact two people in the exact same way... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Walking for Migraine: Virtually and PhysicallyHow can counterintuitive behaviors help reduce migraine severity? Which will freeze faster, boiling water or room temperature water? The answer would seem to be the room temp water, right? Well... By milesformigraine2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Triptan Allergies: Fact or Fiction?I have used all triptans extensively over 25 years since Imitrex (sumatriptan) debut in the early 1990’s both as a patient and physician. I also participated in the half of... By maria.deleon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What's Your Secret: Travel TipsIs it possible to navigate the high stress experience of a travel day without triggering a migraine attack? With the bright lighting and loud noises of airports; the pressure changes... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Coping MechanismsWith all of the medications and treatments currently available for migraine, there are probably more combinations than I can count that a doctor may use to help their patients find... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When that Little Voice in Your Head Is MeanYou know that little voice in your head that narrates life from time to time? Unfortunately, that voice can be quite negative when it comes to navigating chronic pain. We... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments