Why Did I Wait on Starting a Gratitude List?...feelings that were anything but positive (because I don’t believe that to be realistic or healthy), it instead it actually helped me to recognize even small... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine and COVID-19...These vaccines get disease-fighting instructions to our cells in new ways. Some use messenger RNA technology. Others use different, harmless viruses.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraines and Critical Thinking...I usually keep a small notebook and a pen beside me where I can jot down a word or a phrase, even while lying in the dark.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Migraines and Exercise: A Dance Worth Learning...is especially important if your migraine attacks are easily triggered by imbalanced blood sugar levels – when you go too long without eating or have meals... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?...Because of my gastrointestinal dysmotility, I do not eat meals.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Propranolol is Not the Right Fit for My Migraines...Even though they often know best in terms of medications and side effects, when your doctor tells you your experience is not valid, seek a second opinion... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
"We're dealing with two different illnesses"...I know that my prescription triptan drug tells me to take a pill at the first sign of a migraine attack.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
What is an Ablation for AFib?...Ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency current (heat) or cryo energy (cold) to scar a small area of the heart by burning or freezing.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Postdrome: Is it Really the End?...The worst part is knowing that my reprieve will be small and I’ll be cycling into prodrome soon.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Holiday Traditions...Maybe they love making latkes, but would rather you had them at a small family dinner instead of an annual open house.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
CGRP: 5 Essentials to Know...Here are five essential facts you need to know about CGRP: CGRP is a small protein that acts as a neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger) that is found... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...The hope is to collect information about how well the drug works, how safe it is, how big or small a dose is needed, and in which type of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making big plans when you don’t know what your health situation will be...Being treated to delicious and raucous publisher dinners often means I end up in a loud, small room full of good-natured people who are somehow able to... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Will Botox Work For You? New Study May Provide a Clue...this certainly shows a correlation between CGRP levels and Botox responsiveness in chronic migraineurs in this study, readers should note it was a very small... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
How Did My Migraine Respond to the Stress and Grief of My Mother's Diagnosis?...A little over a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a small survival rate.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What If They Were Gone Forever?...I’ll probably never stop dreaming a migraine-free future, but at least cherishing these small wins makes the migraine-filled present more bearable.... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Unsolicited Advice...When someone tells me that swimming with dolphins will stop my migraine attacks*, I’ll tell them how much I appreciate their concern (because I do!).... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Cultivating compassion and quieting judgment...Smoking has severely impacted the lives of some of my dearest loved ones, including those who have passed due to health conditions that were in no small... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraine...The most important thing I found is to set up the habit and start small.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The comfort of community...You never know whom you’ll touch with just a small gesture of kindness and compassion.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments