Are CGRPs Right for Me?...downloadable list of questions you can ask your doctor to see if you're a good candidate for CGRP gepants (acute treatment) or CGRP monoclonal antibodies (preventive... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
18 Things Not to Say to a Person With Migraine...You might not realize that most people with chronic migraine take preventive medicine every day.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
gammaCore Coverage for Veterans and Active Military...gammaCore is a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator that has FDA approval as an acute and preventive treatment for both migraine and cluster headache.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and Rescue...My preventive self-care is everything I do on a day-to-day basis when I feel OK.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What Are CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies?...They were the first preventive drugs specifically developed for the treatment of migraine. As of 2023, there are 4 approved CGRP mAbs.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
The Migraine Merry-Go-Round...About the only constants have been these: none of the preventive medications work for me (at least well enough to outweigh the disturbing side effects)... By maxgordon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?...Since I didn't give the doctor proper information they never gave me a preventive.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While Hospitalized...If 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... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine: A Life Interrupted...Because we have to focus our energy on managing and preventing an attack, we often miss out and circumnavigate.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Documenting Your Symptoms...Recently, I've seen a lot more increased migraine pain and symptoms, making me wonder if my preventive and even acute medications are perhaps starting... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Practice Overview...In most cases, treatment includes acute and preventive prescription preventive medications; attention to life-style; herbal treatment when appropriate;... By Olivier Chateau1 min readBookmark for later
8 Tips for Preventing Prescription Errors for Migraine Patients...Prescription errors are all too common. In fact, there are an estimate 5 million prescription errors a year. There are so many places along the way between what your doctor... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Do Cluster Headaches Wake You in the Night?...Four of the current preventive medications used to treat cluster headaches impact the circadian rhythms and that feedback loop from the SCN:... By Ashley Hattle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Cluster Headaches During Pregnancy: What Do You Do?...The same study stated Verapamil and steroids are the preferred preventive treatment options in pregnant patients.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's In Your Toolbox? - Migraine and Cannabinoids...Others only find preventive help through daily dosing. There are also some who have not found success as either an abortive or preventive treatment.... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When It's Time To Consider A Medication Change...It may mean that you need a new course of treatment, preventive and/or acute.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Expert Answer: Experiencing Unusual Smells or Tastes...This “pre-headache” phase can serve as a warning that a migraine is coming and may be an opportunity to get preventive management on board.... By Dr Hutchinson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Stopping a Migraine Attack That Just Won't End...She’s still working out exactly the right preventive regimen for her, but has so far avoided another long-lasting migraine attack.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Women Show...Thus far they've heralded the advances of pharmaceuticals without noting that thousands upon thousands of people can't get relief from preventive or acute... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Won’t My Doctor Prescribe Narcotics?...This makes the job of finding a good preventive strategy much more difficult.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments