Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?...In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not only to think... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Keep on the Sunny Side, Always on the Sunny Side...So something happened this fall that probably should be a big deal but isn’t really affecting me the way it perhaps should.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Most Random Migraine Trigger...The one that I kept pressing into, felt like it was pressing into me, so I guess my arm was just resisting it.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Verapamil...We asked the Migraine.com community how effective they felt Verapamil was for them, and 37% said the medication reduced their symptoms significantly, with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Elavil® (amitriptyline)...We’ve asked community members how effective they felt Elavil was in relieving their migraine symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping New Years Resolutions without the Stress...And that will ensure you reap the full benefits of your hard work. Good luck! I wish you all a happy, healthy, and rewarding new year!... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Chronic Migraine Advocate...When we met, I felt like my mom was the only one who slightly understood. My mother had episodic migraines.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If You Could Only Take One Migraine Home Remedy With You Which One Would It Be?...It might sound like a usual pick, but it’s my greatest help when I’m experiencing a full-blown migraine.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Not Cranky Before My Migraine, You Are! My Strange Migraine Forewarning...It felt a little strange knowing this might be a prodrome symptom, mainly because it seemed so unusual.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Waking Up With Migraines Is Not My Dream Experience...I was doubled over laughing when I felt a sharp pain squeeze the side of my head.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments84 comments
Knee Surgery, Migraine, and Opioids...This drastically changed how I felt after taking the pain medication.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Organizing with Chronic Migraine...I have noticed that it is harder to let go of clothing or other items from when I felt better.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Dating with Migraine Disease...A few years ago, I dated this guy; he told me I was full of it because I frequently canceled or rescheduled dates.... By LaQuinda McCoy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Vyepti™: First Intravenous Migraine Preventive Treatment Approved...The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has just approved Vyepti™ for the preventive treatment of migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Migraine Hangover...It is possible to live a full life with migraine, but I will say it’s a very different life than you live prior to having the disease.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine Attacks...I want to be able to work full-time. I want to go back to school and do my Masters. I want to be able to hang out with my... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine Disease...Once I began to show myself grace and allowed it to flow through my life, my burdens felt lighter. I have always been hard on myself.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Please Don't Use Migraine as an Excuse...That may sound absurd, but once you've had a full-blown migraine, you'll search desperately for ways to avoid getting another one.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
When Impressions are Unimpressive due to Migraine...Can you imagine that I ever felt anything but vaguely awkward and out of place needing to do my little OCD-tinged routine each day?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills...Most, if not all, providers have an online appeal form for you to fill out, but they may want you to fax or mail them one.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments