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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments24 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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 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...Reactions0reactionsComments140 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 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...Reactions0reactionsComments26 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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?We've known for a long time that women and men experience pain differently and that women experience certain pain conditions like migraine disease more frequently than men. We also know...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Memorable Migraine Episode 2: Adventures in PanamaFor some reason, my sweet BFF (who lives across the sea) always seems to be with me during a migraine. I have a couple of theories on this, one of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine & Gastroparesis: Nausea, Vomiting and DiarrheaAlthough migraine disease is typically thought of as a pain condition, there are other very distinctive symptoms of migraine, including stomach problems. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are very common among...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Migraine Triggers: Food Triggers & Elimination DietsWhile it is uncommon for migraineurs to find that true food allergies are triggers for their attacks, food intolerances as triggers are incredibly common. One way to find out whether...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
YOU are your healthcare provider.Sometimes people write to me about how lost they feel when coping with migraine, how unarmed and uneducated they are. Friends who also cope with migraine disease confide that they...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What's your migraine story?In just seven months since the launch of Migraine.com, hundreds of you have shared your story with the community. We have been overwhelmed by the response, as well as the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is MSG a Migraine Trigger?Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an additive in many recipes, cuisines, and canned foods. It is considered a “flavor enhancer,” an ingredient added in very small amounts to improve the flavor...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What Michele Bachmann has taught us about the politics of migraineReports that presidential candidate and Congressional representative Michele Bachmann has migraines has brought forth a tangled set of heady issues for people with migraine, including stigma, discrimination, sexism, and political...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is it stigmatizing to have migraine?Is it stigmatizing to have migraine? I’m guessing that a lot of you would say yes. But, despite the huge amount of attention to the stigma of having other diseases...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
"We're dealing with two different illnesses"Last week I got the pleasure—at last!—of meeting some of my longtime blogger friends. Most of the faces were familiar since I’ve seen most bloggers’ photos before, but it was...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments