The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a DifferenceMigraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect...reactions2comments
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine TreatmentsI have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt...reactionscomments
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and AdviceBinders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is...reactions2comments
The Language of Migraine: An Open ConversationSimilar to how each experience with migraine is unique to the individual, so are the preferences for the terminology used to describe...reactions5comments
Is Migraine Disease in My Family's Genes?A quick Google search of this question returns millions of results in under a second. I knew from my personal experience that...reactionscomments
A Letter to Those New to MigraineDear friend, I heard you've been dealing with migraine attacks and symptoms for the first time. It can be a tricky disease...reactionscomments
Confusing Term: Cluster MigraineI live with both cluster headache and migraine disease and they are two completely different things. The term “cluster migraine” is still...reactions11comments
From Childhood to Adulthood: A Journey Through Decades of Migraine AttacksIt’s been about 35 years that I’ve lived with migraine. My first attack was in elementary school when the teacher – and...reactionscomments
Phrases to Describe YOUR Migraine ExperienceThe way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases...reactionscomments
Bacterial Meningitis and the Skull-Crushing Migraine That EnsuedI’ve struggled with migraines for most of my life. I’ve gone though periods of time where they were manageable, and there have...reactionscomments
Finding What Preventive Treatments Work UnintentionallyWithin the journey to manage ongoing (chronic) migraine, sometimes unexpected discoveries occur. I had one such discovery when my normal regimen of...reactionscomments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?Sometimes the diagnostic journey has many twists and turns. Other times, it is simple. When I was diagnosed with migraine it wasn’t...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Migraine Relief Tips & TricksFor several years, the forums section of Migraine.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about...reactions1comment
Depakote Infusion for MigraineAfter trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told...reactions2comments
What's the Best Pillow for Migraine?What is the best pillow to prevent and manage migraine? It feels like a story out of Goldilocks and the Three Bears...reactions3comments
Masking Our Migraine AttacksDo you ever hide the fact that you're dealing with a migraine attack or the associated symptoms? When and why do you...reactions4comments
To Supplement Treatments or Not?For a long time, I was on the same preventative migraine medication - Qulipta. And I knew it was working at least...reactions2comments
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and MigrainePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder. It affects women of reproductive age. That is, after puberty but before menopause...reactions14comments
The Power of a PetIt is a given that our pets can help us navigate the challenging terrain of migraine. They provide comfort and distraction when...reactions36comments
Transient Aphasia: A Journey from the First Time to the PresentTransient aphasia is a migraine symptom that hit me like a brick wall out of nowhere. Over the last several years, I...reactions6comments
