The Big Lesson My Little Baby Taught Me About My Migraine...It was the tiniest of moments, but his reaction helped me understand that even though my chronic illness may be apart of me, it wasn’t who I was.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Assessing Side Effects of a New Medication...The first question I ask my headache specialist is what symptoms I need to keep an eye on to be sure I’m not having a serious or life-threatening reaction... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Unique Symptoms of Childhood Migraines...It’s not clear if this is an actual phenomena like light sensitivity or a reaction to abnormal sensations which the child is experiencing and unable to... By maria.deleon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Preparing to Advocate for Yourself During a Migraine...back to the dark and the quiet, knowing that whatever else might need to be done to help me navigate this migraine and life throughout it is already in By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Using a smart phone during an attack...I have this knee-jerk reaction when i’m in public looking at my phone. It’s like I want to call out, “I’m doing something important!”... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Breaking Up With Red Wine...Medical College of Wisconsin and he believes that the tyramine and tannins in the red wine is what causes the headache (for some) and migraine (for others) reaction... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDA...Adverse event: An adverse event is a harmful reaction to medical care, including medicine. You may also hear it called a side effect.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Health Insurance Makes You Sick...Like many others, I received sudden notice of this decrease in allowed quantity and was left struggling to manage my pain with only a fraction of regular... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and Expectations...What does that tradition look like for you? If you don't already have one, now could be the perfect time to create one.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Trying a Prednisone Pack...Again...One summer I had a huge reaction to some mosquito bites and my legs were pretty much one swollen lump.... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
New Year - New Determination!...“Definitely NOT me,” was my immediate reaction!... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: CGRP General Reflections...For the preventatives, constipation and injection site reaction were the two commonly advertised.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Are CGRP Blockers Similar and Different?...They work by blocking the action of CGRP, a protein that plays a role in transmitting pain signals.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Limitations as Capabilities...My reaction illustrated how far I've come handling my life with migraine.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Dystonia...Other medications not yet listed that have those effects, may also cause this reaction.... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Does the Trigeminal Nerve Have to Do With It?...Thankfully, in my case, the focus shifted from dental to neurological, before an extraction was performed.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Vestibular Rehab: Helpful for Vestibular Migraine...Vestibular rehab is a form of physical therapy that tries to pinpoint the reasons behind the vertigo reaction and retrain the vestibular system.... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Am I Cured? Topiramate and My Migraines...Right after I started taking it, I had a kidney infection and thought I was having an adverse reaction to topiramate, since many of the symptoms were on... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic Illness...Last year though, I had a severe reaction to a medication for something that we would think is no big deal. It was an infusion for osteoporosis.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What Is Status Migrainosus?...If you have a history of status migrainosus, it may help to work with your doctor to develop an action plan.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments