New Isn’t Always Better...Thirty years ago, in my 20s, I moved to a new state, which involved finding new doctors in my new hometown. Looking...reactionscomments
I Am Still Here...My name is Susan. It has been way too long. A lot has happened since I was last here. First, my migraines...reactionscomments
A Balancing Act – Opioid Use Throughout History...Nothing creates controversy in the migraine community quite like the topic of using opioid medications. It doesn’t matter what the position or facts...reactions17comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing...Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactions4comments
Opioids and Migraine: A Tough Conversation...At one of the seminars I attended at a recent American Headache Society Symposium, the question was posed, “Is There a Role...reactions1comment
Migraines and the Opioid Crisis...After suffering from migraines all of my adult life (now 55 yrs old), I finally decided to get daith piercings in each...reactions12comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactions3comments
Navigating the Pain: How Opioids for Fibromyalgia Can Trigger Migraine...Fibromyalgia is an ongoing (chronic) and complicated condition. Those living with it experience “widespread pain, primarily affecting the muscles, bones, and joints”...reactions8comments
When You Disagree with Your Neurologist...I don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along...reactions23comments
Are Genetics to Blame for Headache Disease?...There has been a lot of research and discussion regarding migraine disease being genetic. The general statistics are: If you have 1...reactions8comments
Poetry of a Migraineur...Crouched beside cold porcelain In quiet dark A bass drum thumping away behind my eye A big black spot in front of...reactions2comments
How Do We Build Community When We Can't Get Out of Bed?...The concept of community has always been something I thought about mostly because I feel I don't have a community. I didn't...reactions32comments
10 Tips for Negotiating & Navigating Medical Bills...Dealing with medical bills can feel overwhelming, but you have more power than you think. These simple tips will help you navigate...reactions1comment
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills...“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder...reactions28comments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your Healthcare...I am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an...reactions105comments
Don’t Apologize for Your Migraines..."I'm sorry, I have to cancel; I have a migraine." "I'm sorry, I can't eat that; it triggers migraines for me." "I'm...reactions62comments
Balancing Natural and Prescription Treatment...Managing migraine with natural methods is really appealing. It’s the opportunity to get relief without any potential side effects of medications –...reactions5comments
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?...I’d love to ask this question of every employer I can find. Too many of us have been treated as though we...reactions59comments
Finally, a Good Doctor...Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling defeated or lost? Me too. My experience is like many, we wait for weeks...reactions13comments
How Do You Discuss Quality of Life Issues With Your Provider?...Those of us with migraine know that migraine can cause many different symptoms. Those symptoms can impact our day-to-day life from, little...reactionscomments
