Migraine Preventives: Where to Start?Whether you’ve never taken a >migraine preventive or have tried many, choosing which one to try next can be daunting. A great...reactions8comments
Wading through the postdromeIt’s been awhile since I made a point of writing while in the throes of a migraine attack. This afternoon, a migraine...reactions26comments
Shedding Light on Hemiplegic Migraine DiseasePicture yourself in line at the grocery store perusing the magazine rack. One moment you're completely fine, looking over the latest covers...reactions10comments
Med Students and MigrainesI lived in Philadelphia for four years in my twenties. The Philadelphia region has nine medical schools. No matter what kind of...reactions10comments
Shaving Through MigraineI was FaceTiming my girlfriend while finally grabbing the clippers to shave my scraggly beard. I think it looks cool. She thinks...reactions7comments
My Research on Migraine Preventives and PregnancyI've written quite a bit about how my previous migraine specialist told me there weren't really any good options for migraine prevention...reactionscomments
Bye-Bye, Beloved Beer..Or, "triggers creeping out of the woodwork." I love beer. I don't tend to over-indulge, but boy, oh boy, do I enjoy...reactions123comments
Wary of Taking the MedsOn days like today, I'm not sure what to do. My Zonegran seems to have worked in many ways, one of which...reactionscomments
Short-Term Option for Migraine Prevention: FrovaFor many women with migraine, their menstrual migraines are the most disabling. Research shows that menstrual migraine headaches last longer and are...reactions16comments
Your Migraine is ShowingA stranger told me he could tell I had a migraine the other day. Something about my eyelids, he said. I was...reactions88comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022On February 15, I participated in my second year as an advocate with Headache on the Hill (HOH), a day of migraine...reactions1comment
What’s Your Secret: 5 Go To’s That Help You Manage Life with Chronic MigraineWe all have things we count on when we feel a migraine coming on. Over months or perhaps years of managing life...reactions78comments
You ARE Out There!After a stressful little while there, I was finally able to log into my blog again. I'm not sure what the problem...reactionscomments
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...reactions24comments
Rx: Enjoy Yourself!Have you ever noticed that you're not as aware of your migraine pain when you're enjoying yourself? Maybe you watched a funny...reactions17comments
Odd One OutI've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing...reactions58comments
Utilizing the Neurology Infusion Suite (Part 2)In part one of this article, I share a detailed account of what led me to my most recent migraine in the...reactionscomments
Working My Way Back into Old TriggersI have worked in the oil and gas industry for the last six years. I am a multi-craft tradesman, which has allowed...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
A Little Human Touch…So maybe having someone hug me, hold me, talk to me, or stroke my hair is particularly soothing during a migraine attack...reactionscomments
