Lost in the Fog: Aphasia and Brain FogAphasia is a condition where the communication center of the brain has neurological issues. It normally occurs in people who have had a...reactions53comments
The Spoon TheoryI have used very similar analogies in the past, but this author, Christine Miserandino, uses spoons as a metaphor for the limited...reactions3comments
An Open Letter to Those Without Migraine: What It's Really LikeI have a migraine attack every single day. I tell you this not for pity or shock value but to beg for...reactions91comments
Phrases to Describe YOUR Migraine ExperienceThe way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases...reactionscomments
Getting a Migraine DiagnosisDo you suspect you could have migraine but aren't sure? Here's a short guide on how to get started toward a diagnosis...reactionscomments
Why Is It So Hard to Get My Prescriptions Refilled?I've been on prescription medications for 16 years now, and it's amazing how many different things have made it difficult to get...reactions14comments
Preparing to Advocate for Yourself During a MigraineI have been a chronic illness patient for most of my life, and I’ve struggled with migraines for all of that time...reactions2comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting...reactions24comments
Migraine Myths and Misconceptions DebunkedWe say it all the time, migraine is more than “just a headache.” In fact, there are nearly 39 million of us...reactions4comments
Validating Pain With MigraineI think we’ve all been at a point when we verbally express our pain, even if we don’t do it often, and...reactions18comments
Assessing Side Effects of a New MedicationWhen I was first trying migraine treatments, I researched the side effects of every medication in minute detail. I read the package...reactions3comments
The Three T’s of Therapy RegimensFinding the right therapy regimen to help manage migraine disease can be quite a process for us. I’ve found that in my...reactions4comments
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: Every Story CountsAs Migraine and Headache Awareness Month unfolds, it's a vital time to shine a light on one of the most misunderstood and...reactions11comments
How CGRPs for Cluster Headache Differ from Migraine DiseaseThe first CGRP preventive injection medication (Aimovig®) was FDA-approved in 2018, with 2 other similar drugs following suit in the next year...reactions11comments
Tips for Timing Your CGRP MedicinesCGRP medicines are a new type of migraine and cluster headache drug that’s on the market. I’m about to take my third...reactions27comments
The Timeline of a MigraineIf there's anything I've learned on my migraine journey, it’s that migraines are different for everyone, oh…and to always pack your relief...reactions7comments
How an Overstimulated Brain Triggers My MigraineOver the years that I’ve suffered from migraine disease, I have had many triggers present themselves to me. Some were more obvious...reactions41comments
Identifying Menstrually Associated MigraineIt can be hard for some people to tell whether their migraine attacks are associated with their menstrual cycle. In this video...reactions4comments
Why Migraines Cause More MigrainesIn the days during and following a migraine attack, you'd think our bodies would know what was good for us, instead of...reactions26comments
Medication Reset: Starting Over to See What’s WorkingHave you considered going off of your medications? This is a question that can arise for those of us who live with...reactions50comments
