Migraines: My Severe Chronic Pain for 9530 Days Straight...I have 3 main triggers: getting overheated, stress, and a drop in barometric pressure (rain or snow).... By petersttt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Going on disability...+ yrs, looks like the meds are affecting my liver values and the only way to try to decrease the amount of painkillers I take is to get away from...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
too many triggers, too little control?...I have to sleep properly, watch my mood, not skip meals, drink plenty, no alcohol or coffee, avoid bright lights, loud noises, avoid stress, can't watch...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraine Treatment...A few of the over-the-counter drugs for migraine pain include: Many people add home remedies, lifestyle changes, and stress relief practices into their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Does Migraine Affect Our Intimacy?...I have found that times of intimacy and closeness help to reduce my stress levels, and I will often hug my wife for 30 seconds or more to calm... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing Problem...long term lung damage and continual inhaler use, learning how to live with adrenal insufficiency and be steroid dependent (including what it means to stress... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My migraines are ruining my career...It is more than likely due to the fact that I have moved to a new city for a new job and therefore stress will be playing it's part.... By lwats801 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Run Down, Depressed and Just Plain Tired...Instead of focusing on feeling better I stress about a job I hate and a boss I wouldn’t wish on anyone.... By lexie111 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
You snooze, you lose: on the difficulty of waking up in the morning...(To be fair, the only times I was ever tardy were when I was carpooling with others—but still, that’s not much to be proud of when you consider the By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)...When I sleep well, eat and exercise regularly, avoid triggers, take care of my stress levels, and pay attention to my body’s cues, I can maintain this... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Don't ignore non-medical treatment options!...For the last ten years or more, I am sure to exercise, trying to remain mindful of my stress levels.... By cynaneyang1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Most Random Migraine Trigger...Over the years, I discovered triggers such as food, aromas, stress, and muscular tension.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Guest Post: OT's Routine for Relieving Tight Neck Muscles...When it comes to migraines, that might entail strategies related to pain management, work modification, posture re-education, coping or stress management... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chronic Migraine and HIV...Everyone kept telling me it was due to the stress of working and finishing two Bachelor’s degrees.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Planning Around Migraine: Plans for When You Can’t Drive...Talking to the person in advance enables you to gauge their willingness to help in the hypothetical, when stress isn’t flying high.... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Migraine with Limb Pain...Finally, in a bit of a fog, I took stock of my body: pain in my shoulders after being in a weird body position for a long time, stress... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Blaming My Job Rather than Me...Now, with this time of introspection, I've realized that I spent so much time blaming myself for reacting to stress, triggers, and pressures rather than... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes Without the Overwhelm...We want to eliminate the potential migraine triggers through something like an elimination diet, we’re trying to manage stress, create consistent sleep... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wishing I could give advice to myself before I was ever diagnosed with migraine...If you could go back and change your eating habits, sleeping habits, stress levels, etc., what would you change first, and why?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Migriane & the educational system...It has made a world of difference in his stress level knowing that all of his teachers are now required by Federal law to abide by the written IEP...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
