Is Anger Really All That Bad?I’ve been seeing a lot of memes and comments on social media about the health dangers of anger for those with chronic...reactions4comments
Travel, one of my favorite things, may be one of my worst triggersMy dear friend SB married her boyfriend of eleven years this weekend, and it was awesome. You know those weddings where you...reactions3comments
When you're told your migraine isn't "real"Chances are, if you’ve told anyone about your migraine diagnosis, you’ve gotten some very well-meaning advice from about half those people. “My...reactions31comments
Weighing the risksMigraine patients must often weigh the potential benefits of a given treatment against the potential side effects. It's a perpetual balancing act...reactions1comment
Tinnitus: Is It Related to Migraine?Some of the most challenging aspects of migraine have nothing to do with headaches. One of those annoying symptoms is tinnitus. All...reactions6comments
Patient Centered Clinical TrialsThe term “Patient Centered Clinical Trials” is the latest buzzword in the medical field. It seems silly that creating trials while collaborating...reactions2comments
When stigma hurts your kidsJust when I think the world is finally making progress to understand migraine, a few Neanderthal trolls decide to target my baby...reactions3comments
Cultivating compassion and quieting judgmentI’ve been trying to reflect and examine a side of myself I don’t like very much. You see, I have a tendency...reactions4comments
“Run” with me for migraine research"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Seuss, The Lorax The...reactionscomments
Losing Days, Months, Years to MigraineI've had six months of migraine chaos. For the last two, I’ve been housebound, unable to work, struggling to even feed myself, not...reactions10comments
What else ya got? On having migraine AND other health conditionsUntil I reached puberty, I was a very healthy kid. I didn’t eat fantastically well or anything, but I was thin and...reactions7comments
Elavil® (amitriptyline)Elavil is an antidepressant medication that has also been used as a preventive treatment for migraine. It is a tricyclic antidepressant, which...reactionscomments
Migraine in America: Data Demonstrate Need for Better Treatment OptionsMigraine patients typically try a variety of treatments across their journey, whether they be prescription medications or alternative therapies. The Migraine In...reactionscomments
Migraine Doesn’t Make You a Bad ParentInsecurity and self-esteem issues often go hand-in-hand with chronic illness. Whether it’s the migraine disease itself or a comorbid condition such as...reactions4comments
You can help make a differenceI am sick and tired of all the sympathy, understanding, and support going to patients of other diseases while migraineurs are dismissed...reactions1comment
The Time I Went Through WithdrawalI tell the story of a few years ago, when I went through medication withdrawal, hoping it may help someone else not...reactions53comments
Migraine in America: Early Symptoms and DiagnosisWhile head pain is widely understood as the primary symptom in patients with migraine, there are many other symptoms that patients experience...reactionscomments
What if we finally had a cure?I’m not talking about trigger identification and elimination, a treatment that finally works, or a special diet. I’m talking about a real...reactions8comments
You Are Not a SuperheroYou are not a superhero. And that’s okay. No one has asked you to be. No one, that is except, maybe, you...reactions1comment
How to really find a headache specialistI have a great headache doctor. In fact, I have two. Both have helped dramatically reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of...reactions3comments
