I've got to stop these meal-skippin' waysY’all, I have been a million times worse about not practicing what I preach than ever before. I haven’t been on more than a couple exercise walks all fall, and... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Aspartame, a Potential Migraine TriggerAspartame is found in over 6,000 food products as well as in carbonated/non-carbonated beverages that contain artificial sweeteners, including diet soft drinks, sports drinks, iced tea, fruit drinks, and powdered... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Yawn, Yawn, Yawn"Stop yawning, or go take a nap for a few minutes." I can just hear my dad's voice, exasperated after my tenth yawn in a row (probably without covering my... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments72 comments
When to See a Doctor for Your Migraine? Or the ER?With Migraines, there are times when one of our more difficult decisions can be whether we need to see a doctor. Or maybe we need to go to the emergency... By teri-robert5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Why does the Emergency Department treat me like a drug seeker?“Headache” pain is ranked as the #4 reason for Emergency Room visits in the United States, yet it is rarely a life threatening condition requiring emergent care or hospitalization. In... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Sick animals and sick peopleMy little kitten, Wally (whom you’ve met before!), has not been herself lately. In early November she was spayed, and she never quite recovered. The spaying surgery put stress on... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You've Been Denied: What Can You Do Now?Being denied by your insurance company for coverage of a treatment, procedure or medication can leave you feeling helpless. It feels as though insurance companies have all the power and... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 term ‘person with migraine.’ Which is a better... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What’s the Link? Socioeconomic Status and Chronic MigraineIn my last post, I talked about the link between income and migraine prevalence. In the United States, migraine prevalence is higher in the lower income and education strata. The... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Foods Implicated in MigrainesThere are over 37 million people in the U.S. who suffer from migraines. For some individuals, food is a major contributor. Note: Migraine triggers vary greatly from person to person... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
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, if anything, does the recession have to do... By Prof. Joanna Kempner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 2Continued from Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Thyroid Disease - Part 1 Migraine is a primary headache and is not *caused* by another disease or disorder. However, thyroid disease is a... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Anti-Nausea Migraine Medication Zofran Issued New FDA WarningLast month the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new warning for anti-nausea medication Zofran. Zofran is FDA approved for treatment of cancer-related nausea (such as nausea related to... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Olfactory HallucinationsWhen we think of Migraine aura, the visual aura symptoms most commonly come to mind. In their diagnostic criteria for "typical aura," the International Headache Society (IHS) states that the... By teri-robert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments137 comments
Avid Bookshop is almost hereMy bookstore is this close to opening. It’s surreal and amazing and exhausting—is it really possible that something I’ve been dreaming of for years is days, even hours, away from... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
So so tiredSo so tired. All I can do is chalk it up to the changing of the seasons and perhaps a hint of brain fatigue: in the last couple of weeks... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Expert Answer: Muscle Relaxants & MigraineQuestion: Any advice on the best time of day to take Flexeril for migraine? I am on 10 mg to avoid grinding/clenching, especially at night, and I have such a... By teri-robert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Weather: Your worst migraine triggerAs part of our “in a word series” we recently asked the Migraine.com community to let us know: “In a word, what is your worst migraine trigger: ________" As Migraine.com’s... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Using a migraine diary can be a real wake-up callIn the last several months, I’ve not been keeping up with my health and lifestyle regime as well as I should. (I’ve talked about falling off the wagon a couple... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When triggers invade your relaxation time...Any of you who’ve had to (or chosen to) ask for special accommodation due to your migraine disease know how frustrating and upsetting it can be when your needs are... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments