My Chronic Migraine Advocate...Do you have a health care advocate for your chronic migraine? What makes them special?... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with Migraines...If they didn’t care about you, they wouldn’t care if you were around or not.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hashin’ for Compassion...They actually care for one another! No hate; no judgment; only kindness.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraines and Food Cravings: Are They Related?...If you have migraines, you might wonder if there are typical warning signs before an attack. Among other symptoms, some people experience food cravings before a migraine. Some people say... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Transient Aphasia: A Journey from the First Time to the Present...Luckily, my mother took my insurance cards and called around locally to find an urgent care center that would treat my migraine.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Dead End Search for the Root Problem...Until there’s a cure… Has looking for quick fixes ever led you down the wrong path? How did you get back on track?... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How Trigger Stacking Affects My Migraines...I’m always thinking, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” despite there being no cure for my conditions.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Do Our Doctors Influence Our Treatment Decisions?...At times, that burden can be managed by medications, alternative therapies, self-care, and trigger avoidance.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal Thoughts...The confusion over my new chronic pain and the lack of proper care made my major depressive disorder flare.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)...I really care about you, and I want so much to be at your get-together. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...They will adjust study-related care when they feel it's in the participant's best interest.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Reaching For the Stars Lands You in a Ditch...Finding a balance between work and self-care can be difficult for people who are the perfect picture of health.... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
7 Ways to Get More Triptans Each Month...Use a drug discount card and pay cash for additional triptans. ... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
The Battle of the Odors...And having to care for them can keep me in a routine myself.... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What Do You Crave?...Carb-based foods and burgers were also front-runners. So tell us - What foods do YOU crave before or after a migraine attack?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Finally Getting Back to Gentle Yoga...The teacher gave me a couple of good tips for taking care of my head. The most important recommendation for yoga movements (according to her)?... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Calcium Channel Blockers...Calcium channel blockers are most often used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Some drugs in this class have been used to prevent migraine attacks, since they are easy to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Finding Empathy At The Infusion Center...I’m not sure how much “fun” infusions would be if I didn’t have the care I received at my infusion center. The nurses and staff are like family.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Lower-Key Me...Even social butterflies like me need to say no to parties and concerts and gatherings in order to take care of our heads. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dear Doctor, I Wish You Understood Even Better Than You Do...I get the distinct impression that my doctors care about my perspective but have never visited the site, and that gets me down?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
