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
My Prior Authorization Didn't Follow When I Changed PharmaciesIn October of 2021, I began seeing a migraine specialist at a headache clinic. I shared my experience of switching to this doctor here, and my overall, I've been really... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Cruise Packing PreparationsMaking a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists. As I prepare to take my first-ever cruise... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
Tiny Auras Behind Every CornerAs someone who lives with migraine, looming over my head like an ever present cloud of brain pain, I’m always looking over my shoulder. Like I’m being tailed by a... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Receiving Emotional Support with MigraineChronic pain can be lonely. It can feel like too heavy of a load to carry alone. We want to feel supported through the long days of debilitating pain and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Cervical Isometric Exercises: A Helpful Tool in Controlling My MigraineAs I have written on here before, my migraines seem to have a basis in cervical (neck) pain and instability. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for MigraineMigraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
A Look at Retreat Migraine from a First TimerFirst off, I did not know that there was a conference dedicated to migraine and headache disorders. I found out through Migraine.com about Retreat Migraine. It is an excellent conference... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When a Migraine Threatened to Ruin My Wedding DayAs I woke up on my wedding day, I could immediately feel a migraine brewing. It wasn’t a full-blown, debilitating migraine, but it was one giant cloud threatening a storm... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?When I say the word advocacy, what picture comes to mind? Do you envision standing before a committee in Congress testifying? Do you imagine you have to have a perfect... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing ProblemIt's unfortunately no secret that I live with several comorbidities of migraine. I've written in the past that I live with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and adrenal insufficiency, and struggle... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Making My Home Office More Migraine FriendlyI’ve been working from home as a freelance writer as my main profession for a few years now. I don’t work full time because of my kids, mainly, but also... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
“I’ve Had One of Those Cluster Headaches!”People usually mean well when they say have you tried: drinking more water, eating a banana (weird but okay), or my least favorite, I’ve had one of those. Sadly, those... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Headache Diease and Sweet Remission - Now What?My journey has been brutal since 2017 adding many new diagnoses and struggling to manage. Balancing chronic cluster headache, SUNCT, trigeminal neuralgia, migraine and vestibular migraine has really been challenging... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments