Are You on the Right Migraine Medication?I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Experience Cruising with MigraineI recently went on my first cruise! We stopped in 3 ports: Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel. Can you believe that it was cooler in these destinations than it was... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A New Kind of Migraine Triggered by MalnutritionI’ve shared several posts about the ways in which migraines have impacted me since childhood. In truth, I've struggled with migraines for most of my life - for as long... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Process Grief Resulting from Migraine Disease?Few events in my life have caused me to carry a burden of grief. The passing of a loved one, friend, or pet is a common event that comes to... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
You Are NOT Lazy, You Are NOT Anti-Social, You Have MigraineHave you ever felt misunderstood or been made to feel that you are lazy or antisocial because of having migraine? You are not alone! Migraine isolates us from our support... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Tempering Anxiety: Feeling Mentally Prepared for the Next Migraine Attack"I can't go anywhere without getting an attack!" I cried, on an autumn day out with my husband. A migraine had just started. It was a struggle getting home with... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Living Within the Confines of Chronic MigraineMigraine triggers lurk everywhere and in response to this fact, we learn to live within a set of parameters to lower the chances of encountering a flare-up. Due to this... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
An Interview with My Migraine Care PartnerThis season, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the tools I've used to manage a lifetime of migraines. From medications and physician specialists to ice packs and TENs... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Experience Using Ketorolac to Abort Migraine AttacksIn my nearly thirty years of living with migraines, I've struggled time and time again to find a medication that effectively stopped a migraine once it had already started. For... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
ASMR as Migraine ReliefFiled under “I thought I was crazy,” was ASMR. When I was a child, in the age before the internet (yep), I had no idea ASMR was “a thing.” All... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How Do I Manage Migraine Symptoms?I believe every person who has suffered a migraine attack will ask themselves, "How am I going to stop this?" That's all I ever want during an attack cycle. For... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons LearnedWith decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the TripIn the days leading up to the first vacation I’ve taken since 2016, I really wondered what I had gotten myself into and hoped I was not making a huge... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Experience Doing Acupuncture for MigraineFor a few months straight it seemed like my preschooler was always sick with a new virus, and I caught all of them. This led to an increase in my... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic MigrainePeople who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social and professional impacts, chronic migraine can be traumatic... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
Was Working On My Computer Increasing My Migraine Frequency?So, there are stretches of time I feel like everything is a migraine trigger. I laugh too much and, well…get a migraine. Cry too hard — oops, there goes a... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Migraine in FamiliesWe know that genetics can come into play with migraines and many other conditions. I know many people with migraine. Some will have a sibling, mom, dad, or their children... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Which Form of Magnesium Do I Use for Migraine Prevention?Finding ways to effectively manage migraine is challenging for many of us. I have tried more things to help me with this that have failed me than have provided me... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About My Cluster HeadachesMy life looked a lot different 10 years ago. I was 24 and living in fear of my episodic cluster headaches. These attacks upended my life for 2-3 months and... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments