Is Your Migraine Doctor Right For You?...Migraine has no cure, after all, so our doctors need to have patience and understand that treatment is about finding multiple solutions to address the... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Withdrawing from the World...It’s especially difficult because so many people interpret a lack of communication as a reflection on how much I care about them.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Spoons, and How to Start a Good Conversation...I have a patient with severe chronic migraine who I took care of many years ago.... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Behavioral Pain Management...The pain management program called me for an assessment, and I showed up with a serious chip on my shoulder.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cold vs Hot Therapy for Migraine: Which One Are You?...I didn’t expect the warmth to be a miracle cure, but I did hope it could offer some sort of comfort.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments123 comments
Migraines in Winter...It makes it so easy to fall into a winter slump and slip on all the healthy, self-care habits that support my health throughout the other seasons.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Middle Schooler Migraine...She didn’t say thank you or talk to me about it again, but I didn’t care.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraines and Exercise: A Dance Worth Learning...So, if I'm doing any upper body exercise, whether it's a bicep curl in the gym, an arm balancing pose in yoga, or jabbing a punching bag in kickboxing... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
We Are So Much More Than Our Migraines...We care a lot, about others as well as ourselves, and we achieve a great many things as a group and as individuals.... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Don’t Know What’s Triggering Your Migraines: Part 1...Again, it’s not a cure for your migraines, but if it can help reduce the frequency and intensity of the migraines – it’s worth it!... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Memorable Migraine 5: Celebrity Migraine Moment...We set up camp in the lobby of the Classic Center in downtown Athens late afternoon on the 31st.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Various Migraine Triggers...Being gentle with myself is hard, but I can succeed in my endeavors if I can prioritize self-care.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Acupressure for Alternative Migraine Treatment...Acupressure is a technique from traditional Chinese medicine that many people use for relief from pain. Some people with migraine get relief from their symptoms using acupressure. Sometimes called pressure... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
How Grace Has Allowed Me to Live With Migraine Disease...It took many years to embrace the ideology of self-care in migraine management combined with other co-morbid conditions.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What parts of treatment are you doing RIGHT?...When I’m on the upswing and am practicing very good self-care, I’m flabbergasted that people don’t just do simple things that could make themselves feel... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Documenting Your Symptoms...But to my surprise, I found some very helpful ones for me, my specialists, and my care teams.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Don’t Apologize for Your Migraines...The people who care about you will understand. Again, they may be disappointed, but they will understand the situation.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments60 comments
Am I Supposed To Exercise If It's a Migraine Trigger?...Working out meant I was taking care of my body, but it was more than that.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
Keeping New Years Resolutions without the Stress...We want to bridge the gap between our current selves, our current lives and our ideals.... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Cocktail Via Infusion...One of the biggest advantages to having my migraines managed by a migraine specialist this past year, rather than a primary care physician or a general... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments