Ever Wanted to Gift a Migraine?For years now, I have worked with people who have chronic migraine, and most of these individuals have people in their lives who are not very understanding of what they... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Whack-a-mole: Chasing Freedom from PainAs we seek freedom from pain and related symptoms of migraine, it can end up feeling like we are playing a crazy and awful game of whack-a-mole. With a medicated... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
When Pain Means MoreWhen living with chronic pain, sometimes we end up missing the important signs our bodies are trying to give us. Pain is one of the ways our bodies try to... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When Reaching For the Stars Lands You in a DitchFinding a balance between work and self-care can be difficult for people who are the perfect picture of health. I know, because I used to be one of them! I’ve... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What to Avoid Saying to Someone About Preventing MigraineI recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow with optimism and sincerity. They are helpers, encouragers... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments99 comments
Migraine Events for 2017 for Patients, Advocacy and FundraisingWant to get more involved in the Migraine & Cluster communities? Here's a list of in-person events for the rest of 20I7. There are events to help raise funds (walk/races... By Katie M. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
VerapamilVerapamil is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), severe chest pain (angina), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It may also be used as... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Migraines Age UsChronic migraine has a way of aging us early such that young people are living like senior citizens. How do we handle feeling as if we are decades older than we actually... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments65 comments
Who Would You Have Been Without Migraines?Who would you have been without migraines? What would you have accomplished in this lifetime if you hadn’t been hampered by severe pain and related symptoms? It’s heartbreaking to consider... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
When does the grieving end?I recently attempted to decrease my dose of amitriptyline (an antidepressant often prescribed as an off-label daily preventative for people with migraine). I had done this successfully in the past... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Planning Around Migraine: Plans for When You Can’t DriveIt’s 3 p.m., and your children get out of school in 45 minutes. The school is 30 minutes away so you start packing up to leave. As you grab your... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Let's Talk About Panic AttacksI don't think enough can ever be said about the anxiety that can come with having migraine. I want to share a story with you all about my first panic... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
The Catch-All Treatment: PrednisoneDecember was rough for me in a lot of ways. Besides having increased migraines and an extremely busy schedule with Zo's Nutcracker Ballet performances, I did something to my left... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What If Migraines Were Visible?This invisible condition that is migraine can make it appear as if we are totally fine when we are absolutely not. On the outside, we seem completely normal. We can... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments83 comments
Why You Should Tell Your Migraine StoryIn a writing class recently the teacher brought up something I hadn't considered. He talked about why stories are important. From Greek myths and the Epic of Gilgamesh to Star... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Views: Your Uncommon Migraine SymptomsVisual aura, pain, nausea, and vomiting are some well-known symptoms of migraine, but people with migraine often experience a wide range of other symptoms. Some of these lesser-known symptoms include... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments96 comments
Circle of Life: Parenting a Child who has MigraineSeeing your child in pain is one of the worst feelings a parent can experience. Looking back on my childhood and teen years, I can only imagine the agony my... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Hiring the Right DoctorYou’ve probably heard that if you have migraine, the best kind of doctor is a headache specialist. You’ve probably also heard that there aren’t very many of them, you’ll probably... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Pain Scale PredicamentAsk any person who deals with pain how they feel about the 0-10 pain scale commonly used in doctor's offices and hospitals, and you will likely get a very colorful... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments81 comments
We Get Knocked Down But We Get Up AgainLike a car screeching to a stop, or a light switched off. Like a helium balloon floating away. Who am I? Where did I go? How is it possible? Just... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments