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...reactionscomments
What Must We Do to Get Attention?Given that migraine statistics are so staggering, how can it be that the corresponding funding, research and public awareness are so utterly...reactions1comment
When The Home Life Needs BalanceIn relationships with two healthy partners and relationships with a sick partner, it is easy for one individual to seem to bear...reactions3comments
Feeling Bad about Feeling Bad: Visiting with FamilyEvery summer my extended family goes to the beach for a reunion-type vacation. I was blessed to marry into a large Lebanese...reactions8comments
You Are Not AloneLife with migraine can feel like traveling alone to an unfamiliar country on the other side of the world. The journey can...reactions13comments
“Migraine Brain” Part II – working memory deficitsIn Treating "Migraine Brain" , I introduced the idea of using mental health strategies to compensate for memory and focus problems brought on by...reactions8comments
Hold Fast to DreamsAs in past years, our team of patient writers here at Migraine.com is tackling the Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge...reactions8comments
Warm winter weather and the migraine brainThe weather here has been unseasonably mild since late fall. Granted, things never get all that cold here in my part of...reactions22comments
Take Two Aspirin and Pet Fido In The MorningChronic pain is common and miserable. Four of every ten patients seeing their primary care doctor for an appointment have pain as...reactions17comments
When the house itself seems sickSaturday’s dishes are stacked high on the counter in the kitchen. There’s a collection of ripped envelopes and magazines on the table...reactions1comment
What else ya got? On having migraine AND other health conditionsUntil I reached puberty, I was a very healthy kid. I didn’t eat fantastically well or anything, but I was thin and...reactions7comments
Supporting migraine researchHave you ever wanted to do something to directly impact headache science? Research is the foundation of good science. To discover more...reactions1comment
Keeping New Years Resolutions without the StressNew years always bring new resolutions, and those of us with migraine generally have at last one that involves taking better care...reactions2comments
Giving ThanksWhen you’re mired in the thick of migraine, it can be difficult to find things to be grateful for. This month, Migraine.com...reactionscomments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Create a Normal LifeHave you ever felt like life will never be normal again? You've tried dozens of different treatments and nothing seems to make...reactions1comment
Has migraine made me weaker? Part 2In “Has migraine made me weaker? Part 1” I concluded that migraine has not made me literally or physically weaker overall, but...reactions5comments
Your Opinion MattersI recently participated in a patient survey conducted by a pharmaceutical research company. Although the survey targeted a different type of headache...reactionscomments
Using a smart phone during an attackI admit that I use my iPhone way more than I wish I did. When I see other people in public using...reactions4comments
Breaking my own rulesOkay. It’s confession time. I was packing for my final trip of the summer when I made a startling discovery. Flipping open...reactions8comments
