I'm Not Cranky Before My Migraine, You Are! My Strange Migraine Forewarning...I was that kid who loved going to the store weeks before school started to stock up on those crisp, unopened supplies.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
The Number One Suggestion I'd Love to "Stop" Getting to "Stop" My Migraines...Moms, grandmothers, and occasionally even a toddler would corner me in a store or bathroom line to impart their words of parenting wisdom.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Work and Migraine: A Juggling Act...I was raised with a strong work ethic. I believe that if you are physically able to go to work, then you should go.... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Walk the Line...But intense heat (even mitigated by pool or ocean water), strong sunlight (even that filtered through sunglasses or blocked by umbrellas), and summertime... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Almost 39 Years and Going Strong......I had my first migraine in 4th grade. My mom recognized it pretty quickly because she suffered from them, as well. They weren't too bad until high school but still... By katherinekerr1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With Migraine...After devouring the first season, I spoke with Joe Coe, the host of Talking Head Pain, about the podcast and his goals for it.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Ways I Support My Migraine Relief Meds...Sure, this may seem a little odd at a party, but I'd break into a smooth jazz routine in the grocery store if I thought it would stop an... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Does My Husband Handle Migraine Differently?...We were at the grocery store and he said kind of simply, I can't see out my of left eye, everything is blurry.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It’s all relative...Just making a weekly trip to the grocery store and the occasional doctor’s appointment is more than I can handle.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Unlearning Ableism...I didn’t smoke (for very long). Aside from a brush with anorexia and some university beers, I was pretty good to my body.... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Those Sneaky Triggers...It looked as if a little Tinkerbell were hovering in my periphery, dancing around as I spoke.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Three Year CGRP'iversary...Then the head doctor finally spoke, “Based on your history, there’s a new medication coming out in six months that I believe is going to help you.”... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Menstrual Migraines: Never Leave Your Abortive Medications at Home...Bring only what you need or might need and cannot get at a nearby convenience store.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Migraine and Pain Management...Does that mean that every patient that asks for some type of strong pain medication is a drug seeker? No!... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments73 comments
Triptans: Targeting the Serotonin Receptor...The changes made it a strong 5-HT blocker without the hallucinogenic effects. In 1962, methysergide was approved for migraine prevention.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
2020 Has Me Short-Tempered...Instead of taking immediate action when I have a strong emotion, I’m trying to stop and take a deep breath before I speak or make any decisions.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Milestones: Celebrating Small Wins...Other days, it meant encouraging myself to choose the healthier meal option off the menu, or going to the grocery store so I had good choices to support... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Worst Cluster Headache Cycle Caused Hair Loss and Nerve Damage...I know it's a little vain to miss how I looked before cluster headaches, but it's just another kick in the gut from a condition that stole a lot... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Giving Migraine Advice in the Real World...Have I checked in with her to see if she's followed up with the website or if her head-pain broke? No.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My First Postpartum Migraine...My heart broke.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments