Transient Aphasia: A Journey from the First Time to the Present...Transient aphasia is a migraine symptom that hit me like a brick wall out of nowhere. Over the last several years, I...reactions17comments
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Migraine...Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder. It affects women of reproductive age. That is, after puberty but before menopause...reactions14comments
The Power of a Pet...It is a given that our pets can help us navigate the challenging terrain of migraine. They provide comfort and distraction when...reactions36comments
Laura Kiesel...Laura was previously a health leader on Migraine.com. Laura Kiesel is a freelance writer/journalist and patient advocate living in the Boston area...
Hemiplegic Migraine...Hemiplegic migraine is a rare subtype of migraine with aura that includes muscle weakness along with other forms of aura. It may...
The Difficulty of Conversing During a Migraine Attack...Though personality assessments have me riding the line between introvert and extrovert, most people who know me will tell you that, without...reactions330comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”...Migraine is a neurological disorder that’s largely inherited, and migraine attacks are terribly painful and often disabling. Sadly, though, migraine is frequently...reactions14comments
Argh…A Trigger is Not a Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It...When someone says, “My migraine is caused by stress (or the weather, or menses, or red wine),” they are wrong. They are...reactions24comments
Migraine Hacks...When a migraine attack is in full swing, and the pain is overwhelming, finding relief can feel impossible. Here are some migraine...reactions14comments
The Messy Wake of Destruction a Migraine Can Leave Behind...Has this ever happened to you? You emerge from a multi-day migraine, finally able to leave your bedroom, finally able to even...reactions64comments
Neck Pain...Migraine can have a range of symptoms. These migraine symptoms vary from person to person. Some people living with migraine report neck...
How I Manage Changes in Therapy Regimens...Over the years, I have battled migraine disease, I have been through more treatments and therapy regimens than I care to remember...reactions11comments
Who Is in Your Village?...I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” but, do we ever stop needing a village?...reactions4comments
Loneliness of Living with Disabling Chronic Migraine...Every single day it's me at home alone with Felix and Maisy, but then I get to spend my evenings with my...reactions12comments
My Migraine Medication Journey...There are many medications that can be used to treat/prevent migraines. I have tried many since my actual migraine diagnosis. I say...reactionscomments
From the Background to the Forefront: Migraines Have Become a Daily Nuisance...As someone who has experienced migraines on and off again since childhood, I’m no stranger to the impact they have on my...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With Migraine?...Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease. Navigating life with migraine can be...reactions2comments
Migraine Milestones: Celebrating Small Wins...I used to be so hard on myself all the time. If I’m being honest, I still am in many ways today...reactionscomments
What Does a "Cure" Look Like?...As some here may know, I have had migraine headaches for my entire adult life. I have a family history of migraine...reactions8comments
