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
Has migraine made me weaker? Part 2...Are my skills waning within the brain fog? Am I less reliable as a friend, partner, or family member? AM I THE WEAKEST LINK???... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...Phase 1 studies are usually conducted with a small group of healthy volunteers (usually between 20-100 people) and examine safety of the drug.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hope!...The doctor met with me from 10:10 AM - 12 noon, uninterrupted, in a room lit with two small lamps.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Stay Hydrated During a Migraine...It helps balance your electrolytes and enables your cells to use the water for the body’s many functions and needs.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Migraine Cycles: The GOOD, the Bad, & the Ugly (Part 1)...I enjoy the small things more now.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
How I Cool Down During Summer With Migraine...I know how terrible my allergies have been in May, as I’ve used almost a small box of tissue every day.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Migraine: Then and Now...These lesser-known symptoms include food cravings, sensitivity to touch, and hallucinations to sound or smell.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine.com Patient Perspective - Kratom...I do it multiple times and in small doses until I take the full amount I need.... By Sarah Hackley6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Working My Way Back into Old Triggers...That noise is added to the sounds of drill pipe clanking around and then the presence of drill mud with its own very unique unpleasant smell.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does anyone get olfactory hallucinations?...The info went on to say that some folks smell other things, but the majority smell burning cigarettes....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Headache Disease and Insomnia...I often notice small differences in my circadian rhythm when a migraine begins.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My Caregiver...If we did, the fact that I’m sick tells me that I’d owe him a serious debt.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Unexpected Gifts of a Regimented Migraine Life...After all, our lives may already feel so small due to the many limitations the condition places upon us. We are known for canceling plans.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Vestibular Rehab: Helpful for Vestibular Migraine...Most notably, I have not gotten a full-fledged vertigo episode since undergoing vestibular rehab (though I have had some more general dizzy spells or walking-on-a-boat... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What Are CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies?...A small number of people had an allergic reaction to the drugs.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
5 Things You Need to Know to Abort Cluster Headaches with Oxygen...The medline series works quite well, but you will need a regulator for a small E tank and a large M or J tank.... By Ashley Hattle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Springing Forward...I walked by the church where they’re doing some landscaping and smelled that delicious fresh dirt. Maybe it’s time to get out into the garden again.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Confusing Term: Cluster Migraine...Currently, the ICHD-3 tells doctors what criteria meets each diagnosis. The diagnostic criteria for migraine and cluster headache are very different.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Are Your Three Good Things?...It may sound like a small or silly thing, but it is incredibly powerful, especially on days when it felt like there was no good in my life.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments