My Migraine Causes and Genetics...According to The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, “Genetics is the scientific study of genes and heredity - of how certain qualities or... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Yes, Migraine IS a Disability...Migraine disease is one of the 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world and the 12 most disabling disorder in the United States.... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments73 comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really needed...You get a 50% discount, but even after that it’s $171 for just six doses of the medicine you need.”... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Why You Should Tell Your Migraine Story...My doctor could provide me with medicine and treatment, but only the community could share my deepest fears, struggles, and triumphs.... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Year Of The Migraine - My Covid Experience...I still fear going into doctor’s offices or anywhere medical.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Can You Do When Migraine Impacts Your Career?...A fellow supervisor gave me valuable information on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and some tips on navigating the channels to get my illness documented... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While Hospitalized...If the medicine was kept in the pharmacy, instead of on the floor, it would take longer for the nurses to get it.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Appealing A Disability Rejection...Outside of the time-consuming process of gathering existing medical and other records related to my case, I was encouraged to pursue additional evaluations... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Stopping a Migraine Attack That Just Won't End...Your unique medical situation needs to be considered to do so safely.)... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When I "lost" medication that was right in front of my face...But when they took a quick break, I asked if he’d seen my medicine bottle. “I don’t know, babe—sorry,” he replied, and I told him, “No worries.”... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraines: How Family Can Help...Sometimes medicine works. Sometimes it doesn't. But at that moment, it's easy to feel helpless.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...“Apps should include lots of definitions of medical terms and description of medication options!”“Easier apps!”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alone In a Sea of Millions...Some people with other types of medical conditions may rely on support groups, but with regular meeting times, the difficulty in attending such groups... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
You’re Too Expensive...I have a host of medical issues that tend to keep me weighed down at times.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Ins and Outs of Intractable Migraine...What It Is: Intractable migraine, also called refractory migraine and/or status migrainosus, is the medical term used to describe a persistent migraine... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
How to Find a Good Neurologist...I want to go beyond the name of their medical school and place of residency to know what services they can provide me and what they specialize in.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Importance of Dosage with Migraine Medications...twenties or early thirties when these medications were initially prescribed, I was working with ultra-conservative doctors, or because I have a complicated medical... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Clusterbusters: The Importance of Hope...Some of you experience cluster attacks, some of you are loved ones of someone who has cluster attacks, and others of you are medical providers, cheerleaders... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working with Migraine Disease...My supervisor told me to apply for the Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Community Health Leaders...He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and has been in practice for 30 years. Read more.... By Editorial Team 11 min readBookmark for later