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...Lisa Benson is an artist, writer, and community volunteer. She sculpts using clay and plaster and also works doing sculpture restoration. She had undiagnosed migraines since she was a child...

...Migraine isn’t a disease whose burden can be carried alone. At times, that burden can be managed by medications, alternative therapies, self-care, and trigger avoidance. Our treatment decisions carry a...

...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on...

...I have had episodic migraines since I was a young teenager. My migraines became chronic when I was in college in 2009. The challenges I faced were unreal at that...

...The first CGRP preventive injection medication (Aimovig®) was FDA-approved in 2018, with 2 other similar drugs following suit in the next year and a half: Emgality® and Ajovy®. I was...

...One of the most surprising ways I heard myself described this year was as a “glass-half-full kind of person.” “Definitely NOT me,” was my immediate reaction! In fact, I think...

...When my migraines became daily, my son was three years old. My days were filled with caring for him, wondering if he’d nap (so I could too), and hoping everyone...

...There are a lot of health benefits to enjoying a cup of tea – especially if you’re in the migraine community. My favorite benefit is helping me to relax for...

...Life with chronic migraine can mean existing in an odd intersection between rigidity, flexibility, and spontaneity. Learning to navigate these various and sometimes conflicting dynamics can be a key part...

...Put simply, a migraine is more than just a headache. In my experience, it goes by many names. I call it a life disruptor, a destroyer of work and family...