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...I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...

...Visual aura, pain, nausea, and vomiting are some well-known symptoms of migraine, but people with migraine often experience a wide range of other symptoms. Some of these lesser-known symptoms include...

...Earlier this week, I woke up with undoubtedly the worst migraine I have had in a really long time. I couldn’t hold my eyes open, pain pounded throughout my teeth, my...

...Those who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they are living on borrowed time. This is due...

...Migraine is a disease that touches all areas of your life. A career is a huge area that gets affected by migraine. I’ve had the same career for thirty-plus years...

...“Please don’t give up on me!” I find that thought going round and round in my head every time a doctor’s appointment is pending. It’s a silent plea that rarely...

...Recently, while we were on a walk, I was talking with my partner about my migraines because I was having a particularly difficult day getting my words out a few...

...2020 has truly been something. I have admittedly been too tired, too stressed out, too sick, and too sad to write very often. Living with migraine and comorbidities prior to...

...Looking at ways that people with migraine depict this disease, one of the terms I see often is the “migraine monster.” It’s a term that particularly resonates with me for...

...The headache specialist said: “Research is finding new treatments, but nothing is available to help you now. You’re the same age as my daughter. I would want her to have relief while...

...I’ve been through a series of extreme life transitions in this past year - divorce, house sale, empty nest, and an impending move.  I speak from experience when I say...

...“Your insurance provider will not cover your prescription refill.” It’s a phrase nearly every person with chronic pain or a headache disorder fears; maybe it’s a phone call, a pharmacy...

...Dear Migraine, We’ve known each other for a long time now. Nearly 45 years, actually. We met when I was only five years old. I can barely remember meeting you...

...In the chronic illness community, we talk a lot about how to be empowered patients who work as partners with our healthcare providers to make the very best decisions about...

...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...

...“I’m tired, too” is the usual response when I tell someone I’m fatigued. That would make my blood boil, but anger takes too much energy when you’re fatigued, so I’ve...

...I am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...

...Are you fighting with your insurance company to get coverage for a medication or another treatment? Do you need help filing for disability? Would you like to know which financial...

...Have you ever rolled your eyes when some well-meaning stranger suggested that you practice yoga to cure your migraine? Well, you're definitely not alone. But there might be a kernel...

...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...