How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Most drugs on the market have two names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactionscomments
Role Reversal: My Husband's Extended Migraine Attack...My husband is on day six of a migraine attack. He has episodic migraine that’s usually infrequent, though it increases in frequency...reactions4comments
Community Views: CGRP Personal Experiences...CGRP medications have been an exciting development in migraine treatment over the last three years. They are the first treatments developed specifically...reactionscomments
Could It Be Ocular?...My migraines started almost 8 years ago and I thought I was going to die. It started as a normal day at...reactions2comments
Lingering Symptoms...I have had ocular migraine for approximately two years. All the classic symptoms without any severe headache. Eleven days ago I experienced...reactions8comments
The Wall...I started to have migraines almost 10 years ago. I had a cervical decompression and fusion in 2017 which wasn't much help...reactions12comments
My Old Companion...This is how I have come to feel about my migraines. Diagnosed at age 8 with migraine it has been a journey...reactions2comments
Do the Doctors Really Know?...When I was young my migraines got so bad that I seriously considered using a drill to relieve the pain. I told...reactions3comments
Living in Fear of Migraines...Most people simply don't understand migraines. They think they get "headaches" too; what's so different about your headaches? Why would you actually...reactions12comments
Treating Migraine and Fibromyalgia...Individuals who suffer with migraines can face a variety of comorbid conditions. These range from mental health issues to neurological conditions, and...reactions2comments
Minding the Gap: Creating An Equal Space For All...The American healthcare system is burdened with inequalities and inequities that disproportionately impact people of color and other marginalized groups. These inequalities...reactionscomments
Community Views: CGRP General Reflections...Three years ago, the first CGRP drug gained FDA approval and came to the market. Since 2018, five more CGRPs have been...reactions2comments
A Better Pro-Con List...Having migraine requires making a lot of decisions. This upgraded pro-con list helps me make those decisions easier and with less stress....reactions1comment
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?...Some huge changes in my life have prompted me to get a bit existential, and I have been pondering questions like: "What...reactions16comments
Menstrual Migraines: What Should I Know?...I have suffered from migraines for most of my life, but it wasn't until I started trying to conceive that I began...reactions2comments
Preventative Medicine - Why Had I Waited So Long?...For the last 14 years, I have suffered from debilitating migraine and have really tried to manage this using a natural/holistic approach...reactions3comments
Migraine Relief During Pregnancy...Your body goes through a lot of change during pregnancy – including a lot of hormonal shifts to support your ever-growing baby...reactionscomments
SUNCT - Discovering a New Diagnosis...How do you navigate experiencing new symptoms? How do you handle it when your doctor doesn't know a diagnosis or a treatment...reactionscomments
A New Normal After School..."You're just stressed." "Once you graduate, you'll feel better." These are words I heard many times. Teachers, family, and friends, all insisted...reactions11comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactions4comments
