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 you and is not intended for anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 encourages me to take breaks, to not work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 for women living with migraine with aura. While...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 you don’t have. The symptoms of migraine can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing for the migraine brain 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What does diagnosis mean to you?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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New Year's Resolutions...againIn one sense, I think resolutions made on January 1 each year are a little silly. The common wisdom is that, by the end of the first month of the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A New Year's UnresolutionHave you made migraine-related resolutions for 2013? Maybe to better track and/or eliminate triggers, get on a consistent sleep schedule,try a new treatment, find a new specialist. . . ...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Research: What being a Migraine.com member means to youMigraine.com just celebrated its 2-year anniversary as a community resource for people with migraine. About six months after the site was first launched, we asked you what you thought about...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Enlisting Help to Minimize Holiday StressLearning how to delegate your responsibilities, enlist the help of people around you and find creative solutions that allow you to do the things you enjoy during the holiday season...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Would you rather wait a long time for a fabulous doctor or wait a very short time for an okay one?I had the flu - or some variation on it - for over two weeks this October. It just seemed to go on and on. For me, my colds usually...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Twitter -A Migraine Research Tool?Researchers from Harvard Medical School are looking for new ways to better understand the migraine experience. They've taken their investigations to the Internet, exploring how people search for migraine on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
8 Tips for Preventing Prescription Errors for Migraine PatientsPrescription errors are all too common. In fact, there are an estimate 5 million prescription errors a year. There are so many places along the way between what your doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Taking a breather in the midst of a busy dayI’m caught in my usual procrastination-induced morning flurry of activity today. Trying to drink coffee, catch up on some writing, handle some emails, order some books, feed myself, feed the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What did you teach us about your fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic, disabling pain condition that occurs more commonly in people with migraines: Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, poor sleep, fatigue, mood problems, and digestive symptoms. The...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Biting Off More Than I Can Chew…AGAIN.What is it that makes me continually agree to take on more commitments regardless of what my schedule already consists of, regardless of how full my plate already is? When...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Tips for Negotiating & Navigating Medical BillsDealing with medical bills can feel overwhelming, but you have more power than you think. These simple tips will help you navigate the process and avoid paying more than necessary...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Keep on the Sunny Side, Always on the Sunny SideSo something happened this fall that probably should be a big deal but isn’t really affecting me the way it perhaps should. There’s that word again. “Should.” Let’s scratch that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memorable Migraine 8: Bookselling While Ill, ReduxOh. Em. Gee. The last few weeks have been ROUGH, my friends. Hurricane season (even for those of migraineurs far from the coast) has been pushing me to my limit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memorable Migraine #7: Do You Believe in Life After…?The year: 1999. The place: a huge music amphitheater outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The occasion: an amazing, rollicking, full-on Cher concert. Yes, you heard me right. A Cher concert. And...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments