Advocating For Children With Migraine...I think that some of the adults just weren’t used to dealing with this kind of pain, and others were too busy to really dig in, By Kyky Knight5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Cyclical and Linear Nature of Migraine...We get smarter and more capable when it comes to knowing how to respond to the pain. We learn about our triggers and how to avoid... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
2020 Has Me Short-Tempered...When the stress doesn’t affect me directly, it’s easy to express empathy and offer to help.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You Are Beautifully Made...But it would be nice to not have to deal with any of my current issues. A normal life would be nice.... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Coverage...I intended to stop working temporarily, have a reset and then head back to work.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Migraine Preventives: Where to Start?...Some drugs have shown to be effective in extensive clinical use, but haven’t been researched for financial reasons (it is difficult to recoup the cost... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Migraine Management via Telehealth...I did not find these appointments to be helpful, but at the time, they sufficed.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Validating Pain With Migraine...Some aren’t meant to be unkind, but unfortunately “you and me both sister” is not an accurate response to someone's pain. I get it.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What’s the Link? Socioeconomic Status and Chronic Migraine...to be disabled.... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Ask the Advocates: Trigger Avoidance...three to five more weeks to reintroduce those foods back into your diet to test for reactions.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...There are several guidelines you must meet to be able to apply for SSDI, including: Younger adults who have not had a chance to work for... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?...Waves of nausea threaten to erupt into vomiting at any moment. Your head feels too heavy to lift, and the slightest movement produces sharp stabs.... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
When a Loved Event Becomes a Trigger...I wasn't able to spend too much time at the Festival, but we did get to walk around both days, tie-dye tee shirts, listen By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Botox / Magnesium / CBD Oil / Relpax...So, as I type, I have a migraine, but it's not too bad so far. I'm not yet at the point of taking my abortive (Relpax).... By ktron2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yoga at last!...to get a feel for how your body reacts to different stretches, how it feels to breathe in different positions, and how to balance your... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Health Insurance Makes You Sick...the money to pay out of pocket to continue to receive the old, effective treatment.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Loneliness of Living with Disabling Chronic Migraine...Human contact is super important, but there's a lot to be said about the simplicity of our relationships with our pets.... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Migraine or Migraines?...Migraine episode is another option, but to me "episode" has a hysterical woman undertone, which is a migraine stereotype we can't afford to perpetuate.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Trying not to care so much...Jenni over at ChronicBabe.com wrote a post recently that really hit home, so much so my eyes teared up in empathy several times. I thought I'd share it here.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Below the Surface Benefits of Staying Hydrated...It’s not taking the place of a migraine medication, but it just helps me to feel better in my body, and every little bit helps... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments