Chronic Migraine and Pain ManagementSpeaking as a caregiver for someone who has suffered about 10 years living with chronic migraine, I have seen actions, or more to the point, inaction from more doctors than... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
What’s Your Secret: How To Express You’re In Pain Without Sounding Like You’re A Complainer?One of our community members posed this important question to our What’s Your Secret Video Series page and we thought it worth posing to the rest of the community. How... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride From Chronic To Episodic and Back AgainIf given the option to have pain every day or just a few times a week, most people would probably choose the latter, right? Of course. When it comes to... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Passing On MigraineThree is an adorable age for kids — especially when they start copying their grown-ups. My fierce and feisty three-year old daughter loves to put a surgical mask over her... By Prof. Joanna Kempner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Pleasure and Pain of Salon Hair WashesWhen I was younger, going to get my haircut wasn’t something I thought of as a luxurious or particularly nurturing experience. I didn’t go often, and I didn’t really do... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Workplace Woes and 'The Talk'I feel as though I am always walking a fine line of employed and not-so-employed when it comes to balancing my work life and my migraines. Along with other illnesses such... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Alone In a Sea of MillionsI can almost count the people I know in real life who have migraine on one hand. A cousin, an aunt, a neighbor, my father-in-law, a mom of my son's... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
What Migraine Looked Like For Me on This Particular Day: #Migraineselfie #MigrainevideoMigraine attacks are beyond tricky: they're different from person to person, and any one patient can have different symptoms from attack to attack. Here you'll see a rather unattractive video... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Do I Pretend to be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking in generally with one another to see how... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments140 comments
What’s Your Secret: Cold or Hot Therapy?Many migraineurs are drawn to extreme temperature remedies for relief of pain. A heating pad or a cold compress can make all the difference when we are seeking comfort. In... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments49 comments
My Daughter and the Triptan Pregnancy RegistryWhile looking yesterday for Migraine.com articles to link within a piece I recently wrote, I accidentally came upon a story about the Sumatriptan Pregnancy Registry I participated in with Zo... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live MusicHeading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells that are interesting at best, and outright bad... By Kyky Knight7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What’s Your Secret: How Do You Handle Nausea?Nausea is a well-known symptom of migraine as well as a side effect of many migraine medications. Many anti-nausea medications cause severe drowsiness and are therefore not a great option... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments79 comments
What’s Your Secret: Submit Your Questions!Migraine.com is a rich and thriving community and every member is a vast resource on the topic. Although migraine is very prevalent, few of us know many, if any, people... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Opinions on Chronic Migraine Treatment OptionsI came across an article discussing how many individuals with migraine were unhappy with their treatment plan based on the Migraine in America 2016 national survey. From my own personal... By Amanda Workman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Speaking Gobblygook During MigraineWhile I have difficulty finding words during many attacks, usually I'm talking to friends, my husband, or my coworkers when it first happens. (When I'm at one of my bookshops... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
“Migraine is not a 1 or 0 thing”When I asked Canadian Migraine Specialist Dr. Elizabeth Leroux why migraine research and treatment is so egregiously underfunded in proportion to the widespread disability it causes, she noted migraine stigma... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Waiting to LiveI’ve been doing it for years: canceling get-togethers with friends and family, missing important events, putting off work projects, avoiding going outside. Putting plans on hold and waiting for the... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments63 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments