How Trigger Stacking Affects My Migraines...I thought about how small, unassuming stimuli or triggers could slowly build up and overwhelm my brain.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Throbbing Pain...Some people feel the pain on one side and others on both sides of the head. Pain that occurs on one side of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Getting Shot in the Butt...My brain was pounding. It felt like two lightning storms were raging behind my eyes, and all I wanted was relief.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Headaches and Sex...Many believe that exercise triggers the release of brain chemicals that are involved in sleepiness, fatigue, energy metabolism, or pain response.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Is MSG a Migraine Trigger?...There have been animal studies that showed concerning effects on the brain from MSG.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What’s so bad about feeling good?...I'm not feeling awful, but I did have a rough day chock full o' migraine pain that would not dissipate despite two Imitrex tablets and a... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleep...No longer were the to-dos crowding my thoughts and overwhelming me. I now had them out of my brain and on to... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Post Traumatic Headaches...The headaches are caused by swelling or fluid accumulating in and around the brain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Who Am I With Chronic Illness? Do I Still Matter?...You may not be able to do what you used to, but try to find things that are doable and bring By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What If Migraines Were Visible?...Others share a sense that their brain is either imploding or exploding.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
When Migraine Whispers Poison in Your Ear...The only problem, of course, is that by pouring my attention into that tiny screen all night, my brain hasn’t had much rest, and my body hasn’t gotten... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments105 comments
I'm Done Apologizing for Migraine...to do so.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Are CGRPs Right for Me?...We've created a downloadable list of questions you can ask your doctor to see if you're a good candidate for CGRP gepants (acute treatment) or... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy speaks out at last!...Thanks again for writing. I hope you have some more to say about it later, in this forum or another.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Migrainiversary: Cause for Celebration?...Then in my pre-teen and teen years, I experienced "headaches," which were much more than a simple pain in my head. Still, no diagnosis.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why I Stopped Hiding And Started Talking About My Migraines...There was a secret that was always on my brain — especially on the days it was made my head feel totally toasted. My migraines.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stroke Risk in Migraine Patients is Increased—Poor Outcomes are Not...supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot.... By Lisa Erwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chronic Migraine and HIV...He explained how the migraines he experienced were bad enough that he thought he had a brain tumor.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Soothe Your Migraine Attack in 5 Minutes...mind and soothe your pain in the midst of a migraine attack.... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Guest Post: OT's Routine for Relieving Tight Neck Muscles...The stretches should be performed gently, so as not to cause pain or discomfort, and should not feel forced.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments