Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal Thoughts...Content Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our...reactionscomments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic Migraineur...Dear family and friends of chronic migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not — a...reactions375comments
Changing Migraine Attacks: How Do I Manage My Care?...I've been dealing with migraine for as long as I can remember. In fact, I have some vivid memories of childhood being...reactions5comments
Vacation Planning Stressor...Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Though when you are living with chronic health conditions, those vacations can be stressful...reactionscomments
Surviving the Bar Scene as a Migraineur...If I’m being honest, the bar scene was never my scene, but it was for many of my friends. And the truth...reactions9comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about Treatments...Cluster headache attacks are a different kind of beast than migraine disease and other headache disorders. The sudden onset and clock-like nature...reactionscomments
Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop: Migraine and Comorbid Conditions...Do any of you feel as though you are constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you live not only...reactions68comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with Migraine...June 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost...reactions1comment
How a Headache Clinic Validated My Migraine Struggles...I've been a migraine patient for several decades. However, it was only last year that I learned that not all neurologists are...reactions2comments
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been around for centuries and are some of the oldest and most widely used medications. In fact...
My Nightmare...I was in a head crash then T-boned. After dreaming it, saying it, then driving, it happened. I figured I would have...reactions2comments
Corrections Officer Injured...Content Note: This article contains themes of depression, addiction, and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading...reactions3comments
My Life of Migraine Pain......Well, I have suffered since I was 14 or 15 years old from migraines. I am 50 now. My life is close...reactions7comments
Changing My Migraine Regimen: Trying New Treatments...I’ve written several articles about my journey to my current treatment plan. I started with my primary care physician and saw several...reactionscomments
What is Sensory Aura?...Migraine attacks are often more complex than just a simple headache. They can also be accompanied by other symptoms and changes in...
How A Hat Helps Me Avoid A Migraine In The Winter...I’ve always been an “accessories” kind of girl. Belts, scarves, handbags, you name it and I’m probably a fan. It’s possible this...reactions7comments
Managing Migraine After Having a Baby and While Breastfeeding...Having a baby can change your migraine symptoms in unexpected ways. Pregnancy may mean relief from the condition. But symptoms may come...
How Your Period and Menopause Affect Migraine...By the time women reach menopause, around 4 in 10 will have migraine. Migraine is 3 times more common in women than...
60 Years with Migraines...I was hit by a car in the early '60s (at about 10 years old, my fault, entirely), and experienced huge bruises...reactions1comment
Out of Nowhere......It was late 2013. A completely normal day at my job. Not doing anything out of the ordinary. I felt a headache...reactions2comments
