The Empowerment of Taking Control of Your Cluster HeadachesThe first time you have a cluster headache attack, you may feel like you're having an aneurysm — that you are dying...reactions2comments
What Are Your Three Good Things?One of the best techniques I've learned to improve my ability to cope when migraine wears me down is to make note...reactions2comments
Year Of The Migraine - My Covid ExperienceI think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a pretty memorable year for all of us. I know for me...reactions3comments
Migraine Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like migraine and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions4comments
My World of Migraine and InsomniaMigraine and insomnia can be interdependent. A migraine can cause an individual to be unable to sleep. Yet not getting enough sleep...reactions5comments
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiverToday I am writing not from the perspective of Janet as patient, but from the perspective of Janet as caregiver. You see...reactions2comments
Masks and MigraineAs we are all tasked with wearing masks to protect ourselves and each other from COVID, a new challenge is arising for...reactions27comments
Seasonal Migraine - Back With A VengeanceRecently, I’ve been having a lot of issues with my endometriosis flaring up. To be frank, when I struggle with my endo...reactions16comments
gammaCore Coverage for Veterans and Active MilitaryHeadache disorders are a common problem among veterans and active military members. More than a third—36%—of veterans who served in Iraq or...reactionscomments
Mental Health Care With MakeupAbout two years ago, I really got into makeup. I watched countless videos of beauty gurus on the internet to learn how...reactions4comments
My Most Random Migraine TriggerI thought I was doing great with managing migraines… famous last words before the next strikes, right? Well, this time I was...reactions8comments
an outpouring of supportIt's been fewer than twelve hours since I posted a link to this blog on my myspace & facebook pages. I wanted...reactionscomments
Why I Left My Headache SpecialistI have referred several times, most recently in my article about trying oxygen therapy, to the fact that I had a nationally...reactions18comments
Who are we, anyway?Many people in the headache community refer to a person who gets migraines as a ‘migraineur.’ I disagree. I strongly prefer the...reactions9comments
What’s the link? Falling Incomes and MigraineAccording to recent reports from the Census Bureau, incomes are down across the board and poverty is on the rise. But what...reactions2comments
Mask Tips for Migraine PatientsI don’t wear a mask often. That’s not because I don’t believe in their efficacy, and it’s not because I am at...reactions7comments
Migraine Etiquette: 8 Ways To Be An Awesome Migraine SupporterMy family has superpowers. While they can’t leap over tall buildings in a single bound, they can read my mind. Their super-duper...reactions7comments
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
Getting back to the basicsMy first migraine occurred about 40 years ago. Since my dad is also a migraineur, I never had to live with the...reactions3comments
Holiday TraditionsWhat do holiday traditions and migraine have in common? If you’re someone whose migraine attacks are triggered by stress or you wear...reactions1comment
