The Impact of Migraine: From Diagnosis to Stigma--> The team at Migraine.com conducted our annual “Migraine in America” survey with the goal of gaining a better understanding of the challenges faced by those with migraines. In this... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine Minefield: Jury DutyThe dreaded letter came in early July. I was being summoned to jury duty. Ughhhhh. My first reaction was to begin looking for the letter my former neurologist wrote to... By The Migraine Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Understanding the Cynic“Migraine is treatable.” That statement is small comfort to many who have lived with migraine for decades with minimal or substandard treatment. It fails to encourage those who have been... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I admit it: other people's breakthroughs in migraine treatment sometimes make me enviousPretty recently, one of my friends started getting what she believes to be migraine attacks. It sounds like this is most likely connected to perimenopause and the dizzying hormonal changes... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Gentle Post-Migraine RecoveryAfter a migraine, do you ever have that “beat up” feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck? That’s your body telling you to take it easy. Do you... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Updates on Promising New Migraine DrugsThe migraine world has been abuzz lately about new drugs in development to prevent migraine attacks. These drugs, called monoclonal antibodies, target an amino acid called CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide)... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really neededIn 2015, I asked my neurologist about non-oral migraine meds I could try. Most of the time when I get a migraine, I don’t end up vomiting, but it had... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
The Messy Wake of Destruction a Migraine Can Leave BehindHas this ever happened to you? You emerge from a multi-day migraine, finally able to leave your bedroom, finally able to even consider returning to work — if not today... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments64 comments
When I "lost" medication that was right in front of my faceYou chronic migraineurs know how it goes: you have used as many triptans as you can safely use in one week and it’s time for the rescue medication (assuming your... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Video of Botox InjectionsThis video was taken a few years ago by a neurologist, not a headache specialist. At the time, I had to see him for Botox for insurance reasons and now... By Katie M. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
It’s all relativeI love catching up with friends. We’re spread all over the country and so busy managing our daily lives that it’s hard to stay connected. Those moments we steal are... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
"Cluster Migraine"Readers often ask about something they call “cluster migraine”. It’s not an official diagnosis in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, so delving into the topic took some sleuthing. I found... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Almost a lab ratRecently I noticed a post on our Facebook page that said, “3-8 migraines per month? Consider this study.” Always interested in migraine research, I clicked on the link and decided to apply... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Quality of Life is More Important Than Quantity of Migraine AttacksA friend’s husband told me he has migraine attacks every Saturday and Sunday. “It could be worse,” he said, “but this is no way to live.” At the time, it... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
Paying it forward in the next generationI recently had a frank conversation with my 23 year-old daughter about life with migraine. As many of you know, she was diagnosed with Abdominal Migraine at two years old... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?I’d love to ask this question of every employer I can find. Too many of us have been treated as though we are lying about, faking, or exaggerating our symptoms... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Why we ask about your doctorIf you’ve ever asked a question on our forums, left a comment on an article, or responded to a Facebook post, you’ve probably discovered that there’s one question we nearly... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
High-Frequency Episodic Migraine is Similar to Chronic Migraine“The emotional and functional impact in high-frequency episodic patients could be as disabling as in those with chronic migraine.” This comes from a study just published in the journal Cephalalgia... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine and Anxiety: A Multi-Faceted RelationshipMay is Mental Health Month. It’s also a month when, almost without fail, my anxiety starts to skyrocket to levels rarely seen outside of the summer months. Now, then, is... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Wean Off Caffeine“Your brain is on fire and caffeine is gasoline.” My headache specialist said that to me five years ago. After two decades of an on-and-off relationship with caffeine, I’ve barely... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments