The Virtue of Not Having Tried "Everything"If you've dealt with migraine disease for a long time, you probably have said the following phrase: "Oh, I've tried everything." I am most tempted to say this when a... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Utilizing The InternetWhat we all know as the internet today is leaps and bounds above what it was when it was originally created. It was conceptualized back in the mid 1960’s by... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What If They Were Gone Forever?I often ponder what life would be like without frequent pain and disability after having it in my life for so long. (What person with a chronic disease doesn’t ponder... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
3 Causes of Early Morning Headache One Cannot Afford to MissWhen I was practicing, I often saw patients with this complaint in migrainer’s and non-migrainer’s alike. The key was recognizing a change of pattern for those who had existing history... By maria.deleon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Trigger AvoidanceWe asked our migraine advocates to share their tips for avoiding common triggers. Here's what they had to say. If you have frequent or chronic migraines, I think it’s worth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unique Symptoms of Childhood MigrainesWe all know how horrible it is to have a migraine especially one that hits suddenly, lasts a long time or causes lots of sensory problems. As difficult as these... By maria.deleon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Unexpected Gifts of a Regimented Migraine LifeAre you: For the chronic migraineur, perhaps the best chance for fewer flare-ups is a regimented life that includes a strict sleep schedule, eating regularly, careful avoidance of triggers, and... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Will Reserving Energy Now Mean I Risk Losing it Later?As I write this, I’m sitting in a tiny house AirBNB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many years ago (gulp: 24), back when I was a competitive swimmer, I met a... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 turn our heads and murmur, "I'm okay!" Those... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Must We Do to Get Attention?Given that migraine statistics are so staggering, how can it be that the corresponding funding, research and public awareness are so utterly lacking? Despite these troubling statistics, there is little... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Life with Chronic Migraine MommyI was sitting with my two daughters in the living room last night watching the live action Beauty and the Beast, which is now on Netflix. X is quickly becoming... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience with the "Daith" PiercingI noticed the correlation between the piercing of cartilage areas of my ears and a short-term lessening of head pain several years ago before I began seeing posts and memes... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments61 comments
What’s in My Purse?Each day more than 36 million migraineurs suit up for battle. We head out into the world, or ready ourselves in our home for another day that might bring a... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Let-Down MigraineWhen flying on a plane, have you ever come in for a rough landing? Like hard enough that the plane bounced on the runway? Perhaps even bad enough that the... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments92 comments
Unlearning AbleismPolitics. Ugh. As someone living with chronic migraine who understands that health is largely luck of the draw, I’m unfortunately not at all surprised to see so much ableism rearing... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Chronic Migraine’s Effect on Social LifeChronic migraine affects so much more than simply our pain levels. For many of us, it affects our social life, family life, our careers, and even our mental stability. Many... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments