Movement Disorders and Migraines...Causes for both PLMD and RLS include brain dopamine hypoactivity, dysfunctional brain iron metabolism; genetic linkage; and sleep disturbance.... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Seasonal Migraine...Weather changes also lead to changes in brain chemicals like serotonin, which can trigger a migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
This strange sickness...my window.Have I mentioned I live within two hundred yards or so of an active train track?... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Triptans...Serotonin is a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that sends information between nerve cells in your brain and the rest of your body.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Healthy boundaries for “chronic babes”...Jenni Prokopy has this wonderful article on ChronicBabe.com this week about setting healthy boundaries in order to keep yourself and your relationships... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When to See a Doctor for Your Migraine? Or the ER?...When we're in pain and / or having other awful symptoms, the last thing we want to do is to go somewhere.... By teri-robert5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Tried a Ginger Tincture for My Migraine...the edge of the pain and bring you some much needed comfort.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Will It Ever End?...With that track record, it seems inevitable that migraine will one day return to devour my life again.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Expert Answer: Multiple auras during a migraine...Phases of Migraine Although the books say migraine includes these four phases, your brain may not have read the books and you may not... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Building Migraine-Friendly Habits, 66 Days At a Time...In my mind, the two begin to go hand-in-hand. (This is the process of habit formation).... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Back-to-School Migraines...Speaking of family, let’s bring them into the plan too.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Turmoil and Fallout of Fighting to Regain Disability Coverage...While I’m relieved to have coverage again, I am now jaded by the entire process.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Cope with Pain’s June Pain-Blog Carnival is up!...Check out the summer vacation-themed edition of How to Cope with Pain's blog carnival!... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Migraine Gunslinger...It’s a peaceful sunny Wednesday afternoon, and townsfolk begin to step outside of their houses and saloons to see it for themselves. Then... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Almotriptan malate...Almotriptan malate works by binding with 5-HT1B/1D receptors on blood vessels in the brain. This process narrows the blood vessels in the brainstem.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Pregnant Women Deserve Pain Relief...People with various pain disorders become very good at managing "low level" (not low level to the average person!) pain.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Different Migraine Than I've Ever Experienced...After five days of this, I finally had a brain MRI with contrast and then a lumbar puncture to confirm that I had bacterial meningitis, and the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine Prescription Drugs...Prescription triptans include:Ergots are used for moderate to severe migraine. They work by blocking pain pathways in the brain.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Vestibular Migraine under Updated Migraine Classification System...Vertigo is a condition related to the vestibular system, which is comprised of parts of the inner ear and brain that control balance and eye movement.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Inconvenience of Having to Come Off Meds Abruptly...Currently, right now, I just got the go-ahead to begin taking it again, but it’s going to take a while to build... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments