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. We are desperate to stop the attacks, even...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
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. However, with chronic migraine, it may help to...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
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 I thought were normal until I received a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 middle of the night. Picture this - you're...Reactions0reactionsComments70 comments
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. They certainly had my attention. I definitely embrace...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While HospitalizedIf you have a chronic illness, there may be times in which you will have to be hospitalized. A hospitalization is always hard and migraine attacks can complicate them. Personally...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. This pain is usually on 1 side – but can sometimes be on both sides –...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Techniques I Use to Manage a Household with MigraineB-12 injections, and vitamin drink mixes, and fatigue, oh my! It is a Friday night, yet I am curled up on the couch with my dogs. There are so many...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like for You?It varies! That's how I'd describe my own self-care. In this video, I explain why migraine disease coaxes me to redefine self-care. For example, I talk about why some nights...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Does My Self Portrait Look Like With Chronic Migraine?I think perception is an important aspect of how I see myself and others. I often reflect on the life I was living before migraine disease moved in. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Personal Expectations vs Reality with Chronic MigraineAs I have mentioned before, I have chronic migraine. I wish that they were just every now and then, unfortunately, they are quite frequent. I do take medications to try...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?For the last year and a half, I've been lucky enough to be on a migraine regimen that has mostly kept me from debilitating migraines. When I do experience them...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Managing Mindset with Migraine and a Type-A PersonalityAre you a fellow Type-A individual, driven by ambition and determined to accomplish your goals? Do you find pride in your strength and ability to tackle any challenge? The struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cold vs Hot Therapy for Migraine: Which One Are You?You always remember the firsts: The first time you ride your bike or the first (and last) time you try bleu cheese. I remember these moments, but I can also...Reactions0reactionsComments123 comments
Is an Inpatient Migraine Clinic Right for You?Those of us living with migraine often reach a point where we feel stuck or out of options. If we find ourselves at this crossroads, it may be time to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Does Migraine Affect Our Intimacy?Migraine is an awful disease. It can steal so much of our lives because its reach impacts our bodies on many levels. Keeping that in mind, how do we fit...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Simplifying Sleep for MigraineursSleep is a tricky thing when it comes to migraine. Just like Goldilocks and the three bears, we strive to find that perfect balance – not too much, but not...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
How to Build Relationships with Chronic MigraineMost people I know have lived their lives without ever having a migraine attack, much less living with chronic migraine. As somebody who has been living with chronic migraine since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Happens When Your Headache Disorder Gets Better?I’m in that strange but euphoric phase of life where breastfeeding hormones keep my cluster headaches and status migraines at bay. It’s been three and a half months since my...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic IllnessAs people with chronic illness, it is important to be proactive. There are many steps that one can take to do this. We are our best advocate and, as we...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments