Migraine’s Silver LiningI’ve been called the Queen of Silver Linings by my family and friends. I guess I was trained at a young age to always seek the good in a situation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Has Breastfeeding Affected My Headaches and Migraine?Breastfeeding is a unique experience. Some women find it easy, while others struggle to get their infant to latch or don't produce enough milk. I've been in both groups. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Is in Your Village?I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” but, do we ever stop needing a village? Just because we turn 18, doesn’t mean we...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine DiseaseOver the years, I’ve tried many things to help manage migraine disease. One thing is sure, though, that not every management tool is medication-related. My spiritual health significantly affects how...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When My Migraine Medications Stopped WorkingRecently, I had abdominal surgery. This was my second major surgery of the year, and I thought I knew what to expect going into anesthesia. This time, I woke up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Worst Experience with a Migraine DoctorHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and...Reactions0reactionsComments82 comments
Creating a Migraine-Friendly Exercise Routine for the New YearThe buzz around New Year’s resolutions is everywhere this time of year. Everyone is searching for the best diet, exercise plan, and healthy habits to make this the year that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding My Place In Migraine AdvocacyOne of the worst job interviews I’ve ever had was for a customer service/logistics position tech company that offered cloud solutions to enterprise, government, manufacturers, legal, retail and healthcare sectors...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Watching My Partner Experience Ocular MigrainesWe were walking through the grocery store together in a daze. It had been the hardest week of our lives. A few days prior, I'd given birth to our twins...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
3 Tips for Living with Oxygen Tanks in Your HomeHigh-flow oxygen is the standard of care and most effective treatment for cluster headaches. While you may picture a sweet old lady trailing a small oxygen tank behind her at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate. She and my family entered her treatment plan with as...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Having a Pet with MigraineWe have looked at how pets help us through migraine loneliness, but we have not looked at what it takes to have a pet while living with migraine. While our...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is Your Migraine Doctor Right For You?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New YearWhen I think of the start of a new year, I think of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new goals. Living with migraine since childhood, that often includes the possibilities...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How Parenting Affects My Migraine Medication ChoicesLiving with migraine disease and caring for kid(s) can seem like it's impossible sometimes. In this video, migraine advocate Lisa Benson talks about how being a parent of a young...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen DayI sat down at my computer after dropping the kids off and was devastated to discover it’s a no-screen day. In Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Change of Seasons, Change of Migraine PatternsAs someone who has lived with migraine her whole life, I've noticed acutely that when the temperature or the seasons change, so do my migraine patterns. In a regular month...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Securing and Maintaining Social Security and Private Disability InsuranceHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back her coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments
How Did Switching to Vyepti Compare to Using Emgality for Me?I am a long-time migraine sufferer. Mine began in my late teens and progressed from episodic to chronic. I am currently living in Chronicville, USA. I moved here in 2012...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Navigating the Holiday Season with MigraineTis the season for holiday cheer… and migraine attacks. Let’s face it, it’s not easy managing migraine any time of year, but it can be especially hard during the holidays...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments