Using Mindful Meditation to Manage Insomnia...I have suffered from migraine disease for many years. As the disease has progressed, I have become familiar with many different symptoms...reactions9comments
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic Illness...As people with chronic illness, it is important to be proactive. There are many steps that one can take to do this...reactions12comments
The Worst Trip...Some years ago (it could not happen today) I was traveling to NC. The migraine hit before my plane took off and...reactionscomments
Was It a Brain Tumor, Causing My Migraines?...About 30 years ago, my occasional one day migraine headaches, became worse, gradually, turning into up to 3 day migraines. It was...reactions1comment
My Six Year Migraine Report...Good news! After the last appointment with neurology, my chronic migraine is considered in remission! Appointments are now further apart, and we...reactions10comments
Migraine Road: Fighting to Love the Life You Live...My migraine road has taken some detours and my diagnosis was a long time coming. Although I have suffered with migraines for...reactions1comment
Life is Pain..."You mock my pain!" "Life is pain, highness! Anyone who says differently is selling something." - The Princess Bride My name is...reactions8comments
Finding Relief From Migraine After 10 Years...I'm 62 and have struggled with daily migraines for over 10 years. While most information out there will say they usually lessen...reactionscomments
CT Scan, CAT Scan for migraine diagnosis...CT Scan and CAT scan are shorter names for computerized tomography scan. Although a CT Scan, CAT scan can’t definitely diagnose a...
Migraine and TIA (Stroke)...TIA stands for transient ischemic attack. It is sometimes called a mini-stroke or warning stroke. A stroke happens when something (like a...
Repeat After Me: "Migraine Is Not My Fault"...We are led to believe early on in our migraine journey - in imperceivable and pronounced ways, that we are to blame...reactions26comments
My Very Different Pregnancies Without and With Migraine...I got pregnant in 2013 and, until that time, could usually expect two to three full-blown migraines with aura a year. It...reactionscomments
The Trickiness of Treating Menstrual Migraines...In my life, there are some things I can predict. For example, I know without a doubt my 8-year-old will ask for...reactions6comments
Am I Cured? Topiramate and My Migraines...After my migraines changed significantly after a bout with COVID, a change in my stress levels, and possibly just my hormones as...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing an Increase in Migraine Attacks...How do you manage a sudden uptick in migraine attacks? I’ve been asking myself this as I’ve wrestled with stress-triggered attacks for...reactions18comments
Should You Be Honest With Your Employer About Migraines?...The decision of whether to disclose your migraine diagnosis to a prospective or current employer comes down to weighing the pros and...reactions79comments
A Shift In Weather and My Migraine Basket...I live in the midwest, which is known for its whiplash in weather changes, including warm and cold fronts. We had a...reactions10comments
Do You Have a Migraine-To-Go Bag?...As a mom, I frequently say that all I do is “pack and unpack bags all day long.” My middle child has...reactions32comments
Migraine Irritability and Agitation...As someone who has lived with migraines most of my life, I'll be the first to admit that they have taken over...reactions29comments
Bringing in a New Year with Chronic Migraines...Feeling cheerful about bringing in a new year may be daunting. It means another year in pain for me — a new...reactionscomments
