What did your survey tell us about migraine and fibromyalgia?At the beginning of this year, we asked you to help tell us more about the many ways migraine impacts your life...reactions5comments
Helping You Help MeToday I'm using an alternate prompt for the 2013 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge: Evita: Don't Cry for Me Argentina:...reactions1comment
What’s your story?When my patients talk about their health and their life, it’s interesting to hear their focus. Some tell me about their jobs...reactions4comments
Taking a Treatment BreakA migraineur's appointments can really add up. There's the headache specialist or neurologist, of course, but also a variety of others, depending...reactions7comments
6 Tips for Showering During a Migraine AttackDuring the prodrome and the pain phase of a migraine, I avoid showering because it wears me out and ratchets up the...reactions41comments
The Unexpected Vacation from StressI turned 33 in February. I’d hoped to actually plan a significant celebration for my birthday (a dinner with friends? A big...reactions2comments
Letting People InAlthough more than a week has passed since I was been overwhelmed by the isolation of chronic migraine, the memory of that...reactions7comments
One Simple Mistake: A Strong Reminder Coping is Always a Work in ProgressAs people living with a chronic health condition like Migraine Disease we find ourselves dealing with frustrating situations all the time. After...reactions3comments
Weight and migraines - What's the real relationship?Let's face it – many of us could stand to lose a few pounds. And most of us don't like to admit...reactions8comments
Eleventh Annual Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest: Call for EntriesToday I'm pleased to share with you the call for entries for the 11th annual Putting Our Heads Together Migraine & Headache...reactions1comment
The Isolation of Chronic MigraineThe most painful, nauseating, and vertigo-inducing migraine I’ve had in months coincided with an overnight visit from a good friend I haven't...reactions37comments
Migraine Dreams and Nightmares“Do you have migraines when you dream?” a friend asked several years ago. It was a question I’d never considered, and was...reactions32comments
Pooping as Migraine Relief (Yes, I Said It)Last year I came clean (or shall I say “unclean”?) and talked frankly about a very ugly side of migraine for many...reactions112comments
The Pain of a MigraineAs I lay as still as possible, trying to avoid exacerbating a level 8 migraine, it struck me that using the word...reactions17comments
Migraine Comorbidities: Raynaud’s Phenomenon/SyndromeMigraine patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon/syndrome are usually aware they have the problem because the symptoms are startling and quite difficult to ignore...reactions19comments
Should migraineur bosses tell their employees about their health issues?My Migraine.com colleague Diana Lee of Somebody Heal Me has written some great articles on how (or if!) to inform an employer...reactions2comments
Memorable Migraine: When J. Saved MeLet me preface this entry by saying you should never, ever share prescription medication with others. Your script was written expressly for...reactions1comment
My friend's first (and last?) migraineOne of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and...reactions2comments
Migraine with Aura More Often Associated with Heart Attack or Stroke than Diabetes, Obesity or SmokingThe American Academy of Neurology released information about a new study this week that addresses the risk of heart attack and stroke...reactionscomments
When no news isn’t exactly good newsWhen you’re on the path toward getting diagnosed with migraine disease, your healthcare professional will take several steps to rule out what...reactions5comments
