Now I'm trying the 4mos Diet Elimination program...-Bright lights/Strobes -Too much heat (thank goodness for air conditioning!) -Strong smells (cigarette, perfume, chemical cleaners, etc.)... By cheref1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache Cycle...I'm happy and carefree because I know I have plenty of time to enjoy my life before the beast strikes again.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Migraine’s Worst Side Effect: Missing Out...The connections I share with friends and family are strong and powerful. My children, now young adults, are dear to and close to me.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Wide Awake in the Middle of the Night...flu season, and I can’t risk getting my friends sick—especially those who work for me at my bookshops and need to report to work feeling healthy and strong... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...While we know telling our stories can have positive benefits for our health, the change it can make for a reader can be just as strong.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aanya Patel's Experience With Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine...Aanya also spoke with me about Calming My Storm, the unincorporated nonprofit she started.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Do I Manage Migraine Symptoms?...In my home, I can isolate myself from the strong scents of cleaners or air fresheners, which won't bother me outside of an attack.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prodrome, It’s Just the Beginning...I don’t wish it upon anyone, but I know I’m strong like only a migraineur can understand.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Why do I say I’m fine when I’m not?...Do I not want people to know that this strong, assertive, and confident person before then was throwing up in a garbage can just twenty-four hours ago?... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Dear Doctor, I Wish You Understood Even Better Than You Do...My primary care doctor is vivacious and strong and smart, and she’ll never make me feel rushed at an appointment, even if her office is obviously busy.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Family, pets, friends, online communities, meetups and support groups - all of these resources can provide a strong foundation for the times when you need... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An open letter to Chronic Migraine, the world’s most annoying insect...And I have learned how strong I am.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Year in Review...A year ago today I would’ve had a hard time believing you if you’d had told me what 2011 had in store.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keeping Ice Packs Cold...Then when the next migraine strikes, I’m wondering why I haven’t done something different to change this experience yet.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments130 comments
This Holiday, Choose Easy...I certainly strive to do many of those A+ holiday activities but probably get maybe a B- in my actual execution. And a B- is ok.... By Adriane Dellorco2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine Roller Coaster Ride...Shopping at the grocery store was the last thing on my wish list.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Invisible Illness...When I see that statistic, I have to wonder if that guy at the grocery store was just a jerk or if he was in such massive pain that... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dear Migraine, It's Not You, It's Me......I want to travel, go away for long stretches of time without worrying if I have enough medication, or heck just go to the store without you with me.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What It's Like to Live with Hemiplegic Migraine...Outings to the store and doctor are tasks that suck up all of my energy, leaving me wondering if I’ll have enough energy to take a shower at the... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Battle Ships...Then your opponent strikes first, a miss. Phew close but you avoided that strong perfume. Your turn! A hit, you took your medicine at the right time.... By tphreh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments