Migraine: A Full-Time Job...Managing my life with chronic health conditions, such as chronic migraine, has become a full-time job. Between medications and doctor appointments, a lot of planning is required. Unfortunately, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hopeful...Hi it's me Susan. I have a pain doctor so I told him about what happened when I was younger. I fell back while water skiing, then a bit after...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Paying the Migraine Toll after a Long, Busy Week...I had a really long week. My stress levels were high because I’m in the process of trying to get a more stable job that still works with my current...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting a “Checking In” form from SSA...As I’m in bed recovering from surgery I received a letter from SSA “checking on me “. Now I remember when @hollyharding lost her long term coverage all together, but...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Aura headaches /...I use this terminology for myself - when I know this will isolate /restrict my day(s) - can open up conversation /an understanding of myself to others + no expectations...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAuraSymptomsCoping
My neurologist says Migraine is a spectrum brain disease. Do you agree it's like epilepsy in nature?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 4 days agoWhat recipes have you found to be migraine-friendly?...Food triggers are complicated and can be hard to identify. What recipes are your go-tos that are devoid of your migraine food triggers?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionTriggers
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free Recipe...A lifetime of migraine led me to look under every stone for potential triggers. I felt like a detective. Many clues led me into the kitchen and landed me in...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
A Call for Recipes: Breakfast of Champions...Greetings Migraine.com community. We are doing a call for your best breakfast recipes that are least likely to trigger a migraine and most likely to get you started on the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Going to a quiet place relax take your mind off of your migraine ...I am a 67yr old female I suffer from migraines just about every day. My migraines started from migraines back in 2004 to chronic migraines due to a car accident...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronic
Pets and Migraine ...It’s amazing to hear all of the pet stories, here on Migraine.com. I’ve never wanted a pet, until recently. Now I’m thinking I may get a dog someday. The thing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic
The Language of Migraine: What We Say Makes a Difference...Migraine is complex, which makes defining and describing our relationships with it challenging. It is important to use terms that accurately reflect our experiences with migraine while respecting others' preferences...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What books have resonated with your headache disease experiences?...We'd love to host a virtual book club about migraine, cluster headache, and other headache diseases. Answer the following questions to get the conversation started: - Have you read something...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Gluten trigger for migraines...Many of us, myself included, have a gluten sensitivity that triggers migraines. While avoiding gluten is the norm, it is not always possible to avoid, like when you are visiting...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine Treatments...I have lived with migraines for most of my life. For some number of years, they were infrequent, and I generally dealt with them as one-offs. I’d reach out to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone recovered from Persistent Migraine Aura?...Hi. I have been suffering from PMA since 2019. MRI, EEG, VEP and other eye checkups are normal. I have had multiple medications but none have worked so far. In...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Daily migraine ...Hi, I am 3 years into daily migraine headache /vestibular migraine/migranous visual disturbances. Hard to tell when one stops and another starts, except I now know that when I yawn...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic
Shortage of ergotamine...I have suffered from migraines since I was 10 years old. I have been on many, many different medication‘s. The only one that works is a drug called Ergotamine Tart/Caffine...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Managing Your Medical Records: Importance and Advice...Binders, page dividers, word documents…oh my! My medical records took over my life not too long ago. Maintaining personal medical records is more than just a good practice; it's a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Language of Migraine: An Open Conversation...Similar to how each experience with migraine is unique to the individual, so are the preferences for the terminology used to describe those experiences. We sat down with Anna and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
