3 Tips for Living with Oxygen Tanks in Your Home...While you may picture a sweet old lady trailing a small oxygen tank behind her at the grocery store, that is not my reality.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Yoga nidra...(For people who can tolerate the smell, a lavender-infused eye mask is nice.) 3. Adjust your body so you are as comfortable as possible. 4.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living Within the Confines of Chronic Migraine...Due to this reality, life with chronic migraine can feel like a game of Operation in which a small move outside the borders means we lose.... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
Taking Off the Mask: The Real Face of Migraine...The mask tells others in society that I’m ok, even when I’m really not.... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Four Steps I Take When My Migraine Starts...I have a small window. Truth be told, it’s more like a tiny porthole window than a big bay window.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Migraine is More Than Head Pain: The Many Symptoms of Migraine...The pain is a big deal, but it is only a small part of this neurological disorder that impacts the entire body.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments148 comments
Relaxation & Mindfulness For Migraine Patients Living with Depression & Anxiety...You may not have developed any other relaxation skills yet, but you can still tell yourself to slow down and breathe.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Withdrawing from the World...Missed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...From the smell of pine trees in the forest to the sound of ocean waves hitting the beach, being close to nature can be a great way to improve... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Middle of the Night Migraine Kit...Those are all grouped together in a small box that can be grabbed when needed. Next, I have Fioricet.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments70 comments
My Migraine Beginnings...I was queasy and had vomiting spells. I found myself tripping going up/down steps. I kept misjudging where the curb/steps were.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How to Improve Heart Health...Even small amounts of physical activity can help your heart. This includes housekeeping and gardening.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Depression and Migraine: More Than Just Comorbid Conditions...Like in high school, I felt how small my pain and emotions can be compared to the universe around me.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Even informal mindfulness practice can help migraineurs...Do you, like me, find that using it in small doses can help you stay in tune with your body and keep your anxiety lower?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Verapamil...A small percentage (5%) said the side effects they experienced will limit their use of the drug.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Wean Off Caffeine...Drinking a small amount of caffeine relieves the immediate pain within an hour, and the headache stops happening within a week of discontinuing caffeine... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Combination Therapy: Nurtec and Ubrelvy...I shared their personalized treatment plan approach for me, combining three preventive medications and a small selection of abortive medications to reduce... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
What is Visual Aura?...Brain cells, or neurons, work by spreading a chemical and electrical wave from one cell to the next.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Autoimmune Disease...cells, organs and potentially, the patient.... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments