To Supplement Treatments or Not?...For a long time, I was on the same preventative migraine medication - Qulipta. And I knew it was working at least...reactions2comments
Depakote Infusion for Migraine...After trying several as needed, monthly, and daily medications to try to break my cycle of chronic migraine attacks, my neurologist told...reactions2comments
Chronic Migraine Since 1966...I was injured while on active duty in the Army when I was stopped on the Delaware Memorial Bridge when there was...reactions35comments
Masking Our Migraine Attacks...Do you ever hide the fact that you're dealing with a migraine attack or the associated symptoms? When and why do you...reactions4comments
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...reactions18comments
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
