How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have two names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactionscomments
Role Reversal: My Husband's Extended Migraine AttackMy husband is on day six of a migraine attack. He has episodic migraine that’s usually infrequent, though it increases in frequency...reactions4comments
Community Views: CGRP Personal ExperiencesCGRP medications have been an exciting development in migraine treatment over the last three years. They are the first treatments developed specifically...reactionscomments
Living in Fear of MigrainesMost people simply don't understand migraines. They think they get "headaches" too; what's so different about your headaches? Why would you actually...reactions12comments
Treating Migraine and FibromyalgiaIndividuals who suffer with migraines can face a variety of comorbid conditions. These range from mental health issues to neurological conditions, and...reactions2comments
Minding the Gap: Creating An Equal Space For AllThe American healthcare system is burdened with inequalities and inequities that disproportionately impact people of color and other marginalized groups. These inequalities...reactionscomments
Community Views: CGRP General ReflectionsThree years ago, the first CGRP drug gained FDA approval and came to the market. Since 2018, five more CGRPs have been...reactions2comments
A Better Pro-Con ListHaving migraine requires making a lot of decisions. This upgraded pro-con list helps me make those decisions easier and with less stress...reactions1comment
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?Some huge changes in my life have prompted me to get a bit existential, and I have been pondering questions like: "What...reactions16comments
Menstrual Migraines: What Should I Know?I have suffered from migraines for most of my life, but it wasn't until I started trying to conceive that I began...reactions2comments
Migraine Relief During PregnancyYour body goes through a lot of change during pregnancy – including a lot of hormonal shifts to support your ever-growing baby...reactionscomments
SUNCT - Discovering a New DiagnosisHow do you navigate experiencing new symptoms? How do you handle it when your doctor doesn't know a diagnosis or a treatment...reactionscomments
A New Normal After School"You're just stressed." "Once you graduate, you'll feel better." These are words I heard many times. Teachers, family, and friends, all insisted...reactions11comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactions4comments
It's Not Too Late to Attend RetreatMigraineIt is NOT TOO LATE to attend RetreatMigraine in-person, Oct. 15-17 at Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina. The COVID pandemic has been...reactionscomments
Migraine Wearable Device - NerivioRecently, I shared an article highlighting my experience with Cove, an online migraine concierge service. In addition to having 24x7 access to...reactions8comments
Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With MigraineIn heartfelt, insightful interviews with people who live with migraine, Talking Head Pain, a new podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation...reactions2comments
What Do My Migraine Auras Feel Like?Learning that not everyone who lived with migraine experienced aura baffled me. Did I just have to "luck" out? I’ve never won...reactions2comments
When Should We Question Our Diagnosis?Migraine disease encompasses a wide range of sub-types such as hemiplegic migraine, vestibular migraine, and so on. Other headache disorders fall outside...reactions2comments
I Got a Migraine From My Dental CleaningI suffer from chronic, intractable migraine and new daily persistent headache. I’ve dealt with these conditions for over nine years now, and...reactions19comments
