Readers Give Thanks for the Largest Donation Ever to Migraine Research...showed a stunning outpouring of gratitude for the Wendy and Leonard Goldberg’s $8 million donation to migraine research, part of a $10 million donation to UCLA... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?...migraine attacks, teach them how simple it is to make accommodations, and help them to understand that “taking a pill” simply does not return an employee to full... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Venting About Migraine Disease...Once others started responding through comments and through sharing links to their own work, I felt much less isolated and more a part of a community.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I've got to stop these meal-skippin' ways...I haven’t been on more than a couple exercise walks all fall, and I have been eating terribly (just terribly!).... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
No work again for me today…:(...I don't feel horrible at the moment, but I am fairly certain that hours of picking up and carrying boxes will mean a guaranteed, full-blown headache instead... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A New Year's Unresolution...Each time a treatment didn't work, I felt like a failure.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
New Year's Resolutions...again...But even when you consider that most people fall back into their old routines pretty soon after giving up on their resolutions, it’s possible to see that... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Biting Off More Than I Can Chew…AGAIN....What is it that makes me continually agree to take on more commitments regardless of what my schedule already consists of, regardless of how full my plate... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Pain of a Migraine...The night I conceived of this post, the pain felt like a white-hot fire poker was drilling deep into my head about an inch above my left eyebrow, plus... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Knowing My Value...There eventually became a time when I felt more like a maid than a wife.... By Amanda Workman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Understanding the Cynic...fall on deaf ears. All that’s left is a broken shell of cynicism.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?...Being the Sponsorship Chair for Relay for Life and a military special needs camp, were big roles to fill, but rewarding.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live Music...Heading out on the town to see a band play a loud concert, in a brightly lit music venue full of smells that are interesting at best, and outright... By Kyky Knight7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Worst day in awhile…...I felt the telltale tingle of the Lortab (followed by the itchiness that is an obnoxious side effect!)... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Avoid Migraine in the Kitchen + A Migraine-Free Recipe...I felt like a detective. Many clues led me into the kitchen and landed me in that room for years looking at the countless triggers that lay in wait.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Tips for Improving Migraine Medication Safety...Using the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions is also an important way of reducing the chances of dangerous drug interactions.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sick animals and sick people...For now I hope you’ll keep our little girl cat in your thoughts and hope she makes as full a recovery as she’s able.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Graces...Finally I felt comfortable telling loved ones that when I make plans there's always a risk I won't be able to follow through.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's Visits...Bring a supportive loved one with you, ideally, a family member who understands the full impact migraine disease and other headache disorders have on your... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is Transformed...A life that was previously fragmented, unpredictable, and full of debilitating symptoms would now be wholly transformed.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments