Migraine Types...In 2010, the Global Burden of Disease Survey ranked migraine the third most common disorder worldwide and seventh-highest reason for disability.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Find a husband or push through?...had chronic migraines the longest, since I was a toddler, longer than any memory and in the last five years the different specialists have mentioned disability...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
At Wits End!...(Been trying to get federal and state disability and that's another big treat!) I don't know what to do.... By lifecoachjane2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Dystonia...and complete disability.... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Managing Migraines: A Life Project...I have been accepted for disability. For a while I had many disturbing symptoms. I forgot a lot of things, even basic things of daily living.... By ktloon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A lifetime of migraine exacerbated...I just got a letter from Social Security Disability stating that I have been denied- they believe I not only can work but I can do my pre ions... By mmjardel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Veterans and Headache Disorders...Some individuals can be quick to devalue the actual amount of disability that headache conditions can cause.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When does the grieving end?...I have a choice between potentially wreaking havoc on my body and experience much more pain and disability, or trying to have a child via pregnancy.... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop: Migraine and Comorbid Conditions...And finally, it is crucial to be aware that the more comorbid conditions you have, the greater the disability experienced in different areas of life.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments68 comments
The Ins and Outs of Intractable Migraine...My disability level ranged from mild to severe, depending on the number of symptoms present and the magnitude of the pain.... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Migraines: I really do hate them...Worrying about my upcoming SS Disability Hearing (Jan. 18th) here lately has been a trigger. So migraines do define my life.... By karebear14 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Never give up!...This has cost me a lot of money, the loss of a good job and having to file a claim for Social Security disability.... By shirley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Pets and Migraine ...On a disability income, I live month to month with not a penny leftover. I could scrimp a little more, but that still wouldn’t amount to much....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic
Missing my Son's Performance...I am trying to start applying for disability but I hear it's very hard.... My husband is supportive of me.... By leynal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sick and tired of being sick and tired....I’m currently unable to work and even though my Neurologists says I’m unable to work my insurance company is trying to deny my short term disability claim... By slhart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chronic Migraine and Work...I'm on short term disability from my job, but that will end soon and I can't even fathom going back to 10 hour days talking to customers on the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with Migraine...Amy experienced chronic migraine disease, which caused her great pain and disability. She was a veteran of the U.S.... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why do we judge each other?...I fully understand that some of us don’t have the option to pursue disability. Some of us have to work despite the pain.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
The Baby Question...I would not judge, and better yet would fiercely defend, the rights of a person with disability to make this choice.... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
No Cost of Living Adjustments for SSDI in 2016...I, personally, receive Social Security Disability benefits. An extra $581 would help put a dent in my medical bills.... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments