Preparing for the Next Attack...Not only was the pain unbearable, but I was unable to open my eyes due to the pain, so not only did I feel shut out from the world, I... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When I "lost" medication that was right in front of my face...It cheered me up and reminded me that, during a migraine, multiple parts of your brain aren’t functioning at full capacity and even something that’s right... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraines: How Family Can Help...I'll be honest, I don't always do well staying hydrated during a migraine, but I know it's important not to fall behind on drinking because I get dehydrated... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using digital migraine diaries/headache journals...So if I have two cups of coffee a day nearly every day (my old pattern) and then suddenly skip coffee/caffeine a full two days in a row, for... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Managing Migraine Nausea...These drugs can be taken orally or, if you have trouble keeping anything down, as a tablet or film that dissolves under the tongue, a suppository, an injection... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Anxiety of Switching Effective Migraine Treatments...I noticed I was having more like 5-10 migraine days a month, but I also knew I should give the Emgality six months to take full effect.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pregnant Women Deserve Pain Relief...I was pregnant for nearly all of 2023, between a full-term pregnancy and a miscarriage.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Adolescent Migraine: Q & A with Dr. Alex Feoktistov...With the appropriate and effective treatment in place, patients should not need to compromise - they should be able to live life to its full potential.... By Karen Berger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Migraine Journey Started...A general practitioner is a good resource for many issues, but I soon learned it was like trying to empty a tub with a bucket full of holes.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New Year...In the meantime, I see our best option as two-fold.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Surviving Well with Chronic Cluster Headache Disease...Because I have chronic cluster headaches, there is no FDA-approved medication, so I have to get options for migraine.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When The Home Life Needs Balance...One person does not make all of the dirty laundry or the dirty dishes; therefore it should not fall to one individual to try to manage cleaning up all... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What are Cluster Shadows and Ghosts?...The shadows will give all the hints of an oncoming cluster attack but never explodes into the full attack. ... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Migraine...The three main goals of treating migraine in the emergency room include: The doctors in the ER will work toward a full resolution of your symptoms... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride From Chronic To Episodic and Back Again...To experience a moment free of pain felt like drinking the freshest, cleanest water in the world. I was able to breathe deeper than I had in years.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Your Migraine is Showing...And sure enough, soon after, I'd have a full-on attack.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments88 comments
Migraine is Stressful...Cognitive dysfunction makes it easier to fall into negative habits, thought patterns, or beliefs.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dear Body, Why Do You Hate Me?...When I’m trying to fall asleep, it’s not fun to have my shoulders involuntarily move up to my ears, have a leg twitch so bad it comes off the... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Surviving the Bar Scene as a Migraineur...I try to have some downtime right before I go out just to fill my tank a bit.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Reducing the Risk of a Migraine Attack During Colonoscopy Prep...It took a full hour to get down just 16 oz of liquid. I later learned that there’s a pill that’s approved for colonoscopy prep.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments