Low-Tyramine Diet EssentialsSome headache specialists recommend patients adhere to a low-tyramine diet as part of an overall migraine-prevention strategy. If your doctor has recommended...reactions1comment
Why don’t you just live a little?To the outside world, trying to avoid triggers sometimes seems like we are refusing to have fun. Some people judge us harshly...reactionscomments
Redefining a Healthy Lifestyle With MigraineLiving with a disability often means endless hours of disease management. There are doctor appointments, medications, special diets, triggers, and an ever-evolving...reactionscomments
Dear Doctor, I Wish You Understood Even Better Than You DoAs I’ve mentioned before, I am very grateful to have excellent healthcare providers on my team. My primary care doctor is vivacious...reactions8comments
Whose Health is Better?Who's Health is better? Mine or my grandparents? I'm lucky to have three of my four grandparents still alive. My mom’s parents...reactionscomments
Managing Migraine NauseaNausea and vomiting are as (or more) disabling than pain for some people with migraine. Not only do these symptoms add to...reactions7comments
7 Ways to Get More Triptans Each MonthNow that you know why triptans are rationed and the rationale behind it, let’s get to what you really want to know—is...reactions29comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for MigraineMigraine affects an estimated 14 to 15 percent of the world's population. It is a leading reason why people decide to go...reactions17comments
Would You Skype With a Headache Specialist?Imagine seeing a specialist who really understands migraine and can recommend the best possible treatments for you. Some of us are fortunate...reactionscomments
Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleepI recently implemented a system that has revolutionized my sleep quality, particularly my ability to fall asleep and avoid stress dreams. It’s...reactions2comments
Migraines Don't Have to Be Chronic to Impact Your LifeMost of the migraineurs I interact with in my day-to-day “real” life aren’t chronic migraineurs. Rather, they are patients who have been diagnosed...reactions32comments
Why “It’s Just a Headache” Bothers Us So MuchNothing irritates a migraineur more than this statement. It tops the list of “what not to say” nearly every time. If you...reactions13comments
Inside a Migraine AttackDespite being a writer who has chronic migraine, I had never written anything describing a migraine attack during one. I was afraid...reactions40comments
Without warning, something is just TOO MUCHFor well over a week in April, it poured down rain in Athens. You know the phrase “buckets of rain”? That’s what...reactions42comments
Waking Up With Migraine When You Thought You'd Be Home FreeThe alarm goes off and I snooze it just one last time (you already know I have a lifelong problem with this)...reactions91comments
Supporting migraine researchHave you ever wanted to do something to directly impact headache science? Research is the foundation of good science. To discover more...reactions1comment
When I realized mindfulness was working for meThe topic of mindfulness has come up again and again here on migraine.com, and with good reason: it’s an excellent way to...reactions8comments
Cognitive Dysfunction During Migraine AttacksFeeling like you can’t think clearly and unable to comprehend even simple topics of conversation, your mind is in a fog. Not...reactions29comments
Warrior versus Zen MasterWhen it comes to Migraine, I find myself struggling between the roles of Warrior and Zen Master, unsure of which to embrace...reactions5comments
