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When my patients talk about their health and their life, it’s interesting to hear their focus.  Some tell me about their jobs, some their kids, some their love of garage...

A migraineur's appointments can really add up. There's the headache specialist or neurologist, of course, but also a variety of others, depending on the treatments you're currently trying: acupuncturist, physical...

During the prodrome and the pain phase of a migraine, I avoid showering because it wears me out and ratchets up the pain. Combine a couple (or more) days of...

I turned 33 in February.  I’d hoped to actually plan a significant celebration for my birthday (a dinner with friends? A big shindig at my house or at the bookshop?)...

Although more than a week has passed since I was been overwhelmed by the isolation of chronic migraine, the memory of that intense emotional disconnection echoes. The lingering thoughts are...

As people living with a chronic health condition like Migraine Disease we find ourselves dealing with frustrating situations all the time. After 10 years living with Chronic Migraine and more...

Let's face it – many of us could stand to lose a few pounds. And most of us don't like to admit to carrying around extra pounds. A study published...

Today I'm pleased to share with you the call for entries for the 11th annual Putting Our Heads Together Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest. But make no mistake: The 11th...

The most painful, nauseating, and vertigo-inducing migraine I’ve had in months coincided with an overnight visit from a good friend I haven't seen for four years. He, my husband, and...

“Do you have migraines when you dream?” a friend asked several years ago. It was a question I’d never considered, and was relieved to discover that the answer is very...

Last year I came clean (or shall I say “unclean”?) and talked frankly about a very ugly side of migraine for many of us sufferers: IBS, diarrhea, constipation, and other...

As I lay as still as possible, trying to avoid exacerbating a level 8 migraine, it struck me that using the word "headache" to describe the pain of a migraine...

Migraine patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon/syndrome are usually aware they have the problem because the symptoms are startling and quite difficult to ignore. Raynaud’s is a frequent comorbid condition with migraine...

My Migraine.com colleague Diana Lee of Somebody Heal Me has written some great articles on how (or if!) to inform an employer of your status as a migraineur. (Check out...

Let me preface this entry by saying you should never, ever share prescription medication with others. Your script was written expressly for you and is not intended for anyone else...

One of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and encourages me to take breaks, to not work...

The American Academy of Neurology released information about a new study this week that addresses the risk of heart attack and stroke for women living with migraine with aura. While...

When you’re on the path toward getting diagnosed with migraine disease, your healthcare professional will take several steps to rule out what you don’t have. The symptoms of migraine can...

I am a longtime advocate of taking plenty of time to rest, relax, and read. I believe that taking time for yourself leads to better mental and physical health and...

Getting a diagnosis is a crucial moment in our experiences with the healthcare system. A diagnosis organizes our symptoms and gives us a name to use when describing how we...