Imagine a Migraine World That Is TransformedImagine a world where the norms of life with migraine are completely transformed from the life we currently journey! A life that was previously fragmented, unpredictable, and full of debilitating...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How Listening To Myself Versus Others Helped Ease My Head PainMy migraine attacks may have been happening in my own head, but for the longest time, I looked outside of myself for answers. Let me explain: Before I went to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying a Prednisone Pack...AgainThe migraine wouldn’t end. It started around Thanksgiving and, every time I thought it was gone, it would be back. Nausea, light sensitivity, fog, aura, and headache. My muscles hurt...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
3 Low-Energy Self Care PracticesOur body is all too familiar with pain. For some of us we may experience intense attacks, and others may experience the ongoing pain of chronic migraine. We crave a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Surveilled for Disability EvaluationHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series on disability, she walks us through the various steps she took...Reactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Games to Entertain a Kiddo While Struggling With a MigraineA lot of us know what it's like to wake up with a migraine or develop a migraine during the day, but you're fully, 100% responsible for entertaining kiddos (and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Migraine Life: Vacationing and VomitingAm I alone? I know that I am not alone in my issues with motion sickness, vertigo, and/or migraine. How many more of us are out there? This is not...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Have You Ever Felt Bored During a Migraine Attack?I’m having a bad run of migraines and my previous neurologist has moved on, leaving me in a no man’s land of no neurologist while I wait for my appointment...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Disability Requires You to See an “Independent” DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Migraine’s Silver LiningI’ve been called the Queen of Silver Linings by my family and friends. I guess I was trained at a young age to always seek the good in a situation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Has Breastfeeding Affected My Headaches and Migraine?Breastfeeding is a unique experience. Some women find it easy, while others struggle to get their infant to latch or don't produce enough milk. I've been in both groups. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Is in Your Village?I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” but, do we ever stop needing a village? Just because we turn 18, doesn’t mean we...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine DiseaseOver the years, I’ve tried many things to help manage migraine disease. One thing is sure, though, that not every management tool is medication-related. My spiritual health significantly affects how...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When My Migraine Medications Stopped WorkingRecently, I had abdominal surgery. This was my second major surgery of the year, and I thought I knew what to expect going into anesthesia. This time, I woke up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Worst Experience with a Migraine DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and...Reactions0reactionsComments82 comments
Creating a Migraine-Friendly Exercise Routine for the New YearThe buzz around New Year’s resolutions is everywhere this time of year. Everyone is searching for the best diet, exercise plan, and healthy habits to make this the year that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding My Place In Migraine AdvocacyOne of the worst job interviews I’ve ever had was for a customer service/logistics position tech company that offered cloud solutions to enterprise, government, manufacturers, legal, retail and healthcare sectors...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Watching My Partner Experience Ocular MigrainesWe were walking through the grocery store together in a daze. It had been the hardest week of our lives. A few days prior, I'd given birth to our twins...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Tips for Living with Oxygen Tanks in Your HomeHigh-flow oxygen is the standard of care and most effective treatment for cluster headaches. While you may picture a sweet old lady trailing a small oxygen tank behind her at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate. She and my family entered her treatment plan with as...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments