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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions38comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
How to Find a Neurologist or Headache Specialist to Fit YOUR NeedsI find myself back in the trenches. My long-term headache specialist retired two years ago. Since then, I've been piecemealing my care...reactions1comment
How Does My Husband Handle Migraine Differently?Outside of a few minor things, my husband has been blessed by relatively good health as long as I've known him. He's...reactionscomments
How Life’s Path Helps Me AdvocateI grew up as a quiet, young Black female, in rural North Carolina. If you knew me back when I was in...reactionscomments
Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our...reactions83comments
Gift Giving Guide for Migraine ReliefIt’s no secret that living with a chronic condition like migraine can be expensive. There are the obvious expenses of copays for...reactions1comment
A Day in the Sun and the Vomiting and Migraine That FollowedHave you ever had a migraine that left you completely confused? I recently had the most confusing migraine attack. From attempting to...reactions8comments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an...reactions103comments
My Anesthesia Triggered Migraine AttackLast week, I had major surgery under anesthesia. This was the second time in the last year I'd needed to be put...reactions12comments
Changing Therapy: How I Started VyeptiChanging therapy regimens has always been extremely stressful for me. Over the years, my body has proven to be quite resistant to...reactions5comments
What Is the Difference Between a Primary and Secondary Headache?There is a wide variety of reasons you may develop a headache, from headache disorders to medicine side effects to symptoms of...reactions22comments
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache CycleThe world of episodic cluster headaches is a weird one. For several weeks or months of the year, we face insurmountable pain...reactions17comments
Proactive Planning and Pacing: Managing Chronic MigraineWhen we experience migraine, it can be easy to respond to the condition in a reactive way. The pain arises, we react...reactions29comments
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Headache DisordersConstant sprained ankles. Fingers that bend all the way back. Neck pain before some of my migraine attacks. These are all things...reactionscomments
My Middle of the Night Migraine KitI don't know about you, but I know that the least ideal time for me to get a migraine is in the...reactions70comments
I Tried a Ginger Tincture for My MigraineIt was all over social media. Fellow migraineurs who claimed a ginger tincture was equally as effective as their prescription migraine medicine...reactions6comments