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...Reactions0reactionsComments23 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 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...Reactions0reactionsComments98 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 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...Reactions0reactionsComments21 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments13 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Wide Awake in the Middle of the NightI’m well acquainted with odd times of night. When fatigue hits me hard during the day and I can’t resist a nap, I often wake up feeling a little better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Expect When You’re Expecting with Migraine?There isn’t a lot of information available about migraine and pregnancy. What information there is tends to boil down to individual differences. Most doctors say that during pregnancy women with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk about Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments