Three Strange Things That Ease My Migraine Pain...I had the AC on inside, so I can only attribute it to fresh air rather than temperature.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments118 comments
When the Stress of Migraine Is a Migraine Trigger...As I wrote this article, I wondered whether there was research on the idea that the stress of migraine itself is a migraine trigger.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Sunglasses in the Snow...I’d have to go all over the state of New York, whether rain or shine. Especially in the snow.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Real Face of Migraine May Surprise You...They are your teacher, the student in your classroom, your doctor, or your neighbor.... By Shoshana Lipson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is Your Home a Refuge From the Migraine Storm?...Whether or not it be a coworker reheating fish in a microwave, or sitting in exhaust fumes while in traffic, people with migraines often smell odors as... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
When do you just call it a day?...I call these “the in-between days” or “migraine limbo land,” when I’m not at 100% but not suffering from a significant migraine attack either.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Looking Back: We've Come Farther Than You Think!...Little did I know that this was going to be a life-long marathon rather than a sprint.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Building Migraine-Friendly Habits, 66 Days At a Time...Complex habits, such as a daily exercise routine, seem to take longer to form than simple ones, such as drinking a glass of water after a meal.... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Migraine Means to Me...For the longest time, the only person I knew with migraine was my high school band teacher.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Our Best Advice...Fighting against acceptance is what leads to suffering rather than the symptoms we deal with themselves.... By Katie M. Golden5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Non-Prescription Abortives...They work best when taken either before or as soon as symptoms appear.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Worst Migraine of My Life...While I am not exactly sure in all my decades of experiencing migraines whether or not this was THE WORST - I have no doubt it was in the... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDA...Either way, participants do not know which group they are in.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraine...Recognizing and honoring your progress and effort can allow you to keep going rather than become discouraged.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Cluster Headache Triggers and Treatment Hacks for Patients...Other triggers for cluster headaches can include stress (or rather, times after stress where you’re decompressing and relaxing), certain smells, and foods... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting a Cognitive Neuropsychology Evaluation for Disability...Visual, auditory, speech, memory, and other types of exams help gather strengths and weaknesses in cognitive impairment/function.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
I admit it: other people's breakthroughs in migraine treatment sometimes make me envious...How did either situation make you feel?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
CGRP Inhibitors and Realistic Expectations...That means everything is about management rather than resolution. Focusing on management means not putting all my eggs in one basket.... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
The Other Side of the Spoon...An audience member asked whether I expected to be cured at some point, and I got a little choked up.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
Neurologist Versus Migraine Specialist...When neither made a dent, I called my doctor's office and asked for additional support.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments