A Persistent Need for Abortive Medication...I recently shared that I’ve been dealing with what feels like a semi-permanent, daily disaster of a chronic intractable migraine, one that...reactions2comments
What's Your Secret Pastime?...Migraine attacks paralyze us from activity and can make every minute feel like an eternity. Because the condition makes it impossible to...reactions18comments
5 Things to Bring to Your First Headache Specialist Appointment...Your first meeting with your neurologist or headache specialist is a high-pressure situation. You have a lot of medical history and information...reactions2comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Uncovering How Migraine Began in Our Family...Migraine disease runs deep in our family. As a child, I remember my mother, sister, and grandmother having 'bad headaches' that caused...reactionscomments
My Personal Experience with Migraine Supplements...I see a functional medicine practitioner about once or twice a year. She doesn't direct all my healthcare decisions; I see a...reactionscomments
The Magician...My well-wishers usually say that I think about my symptoms and therefore I have them. This makes me what... a magician! I...reactions2comments
When Normal Tests Results Really Aren’t Normal...Have you reported symptoms to a doctor, they run some labs or other tests, and the results are normal? This happened to...reactionscomments
Disability: Waiting for a Decision...In 2017, I received my initial approval for disability. Unfortunately, I am currently under a regularly scheduled reevaluation. From my understanding, this...reactions2comments
Migraines Made Easy to Understand...I started investing in the stock market in June 2024. It has been 4 months now. I didn’t do well, but it...reactions3comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Migraine...Migraine affects an estimated 14 to 15 percent of the world's population. It is a leading reason why people decide to go...reactions17comments
Influenced to Try a Face Massager for Migraine...I got influenced. Social media has my number and got me good. I’d been feeling frustrated by my current healthcare team and...reactionscomments
Cold vs Hot Therapy for Migraine: Which One Are You?...You always remember the firsts: The first time you ride your bike or the first (and last) time you try bleu cheese...reactions126comments
Severe Basilar Migraines, Severe Interstitial Cystitis, chronic fatigue, etc....I have had them for 25 years. I have not found anything that works. I would like to have others respond that...reactions4comments
When people act like they know more about your migraines than you do......A lot of people seem to appreciate how my stories put their experiences into words, so here's one that I know will...reactions7comments
Navigating Through: A Journey from "It's a headache" to "Welcome to Migraines"...It's been 2 years since I've written a story for the site and I figured it's time to update some things. My...reactions1comment
My millenial, 'candid', migraine story and tips, hashtags included...Hello everyone, I'd like to share my story and hopefully some survival tips with you. I am a 29 y/o female and...reactions1comment
