Near daily migraines...I've had migraines since I was little, and now at 26 they're almost daily, and if not, they last for days anyway. I'm triggered by the weather the most and...reactions6comments
Sharing our stories, finding our strengths...If you’re a real-life friend of mine, you know a lot about the bookstore (http://www.avidbookshop.com) I’m opening and a lot about the events I’ve been organizing. In late October of...reactionscomments
Aging Migraine...Have any of you other women out there experienced changes in your migraines as you age. I am in the over 50 crowd and things are changing. For one I...reactions5comments
An Appreciative Fan...Dear Friends, Thank you! After 28 years of migraines, I am thrilled to see support popping up all over the web. Your site is comprehensive, sensitive, and real, and I...reactions1comment
Coping with others’ concern...My family and friends are very loving and supportive when it comes to my chronic illness, but sometimes their concern can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for...reactions2comments
Queen of Migraine Town...I have had migraines for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, I remember spending many afternoons laying still across the couch, feeling sick with searing...reactions8comments
My name is Elaine. ......My name is Elaine. My story is a little odd. I had a pretty typical start. Around age 9 I had headaches. I remember when I had them I didn't...reactions1comment
Living with migraines for 25 years...My name is Karen, and I've struggled with migraines since I was around the age of 9 - 10, but was never formally diagnosed until I was 18 a freshman...reactions1comment
Life of pain...My name is Erin and I wasn't diagnosed with migraines until I was in my twenties. I have had "headaches" from the time I was 14-15 but was always told...reactions1comment
Over the Years...Hello, I am Kim. I have had migraines for over 20 years. I was officially diagnosed 21 years ago, but I know it has actually been longer than that. The...reactions1comment
Hanging on to HOPE!...As I lay here typing I have a migraine. I went to church on this beautiful Sunday, had to come straight home afterward because I was sick to my stomach...reactions15comments
It’s the Little Things...Today I had a business meeting with an Athens person whom I've known for a couple of years--she's been helping me with bookstore business plans and funding applications. In any...reactions3comments
Educating Employers on Migraine Disease...I have suffered from migraines for almost 20 years and have tried every drug available but now I have the worst migraine ever. January 18, 2010 I got the worst...reactions3comments
Rollercoaster Ride on Train Migraine...Life had been hectic but very satisfying after business school — a coveted job, promotions and a new found status. Like a million other independent children of the economic boom...reactions1comment
Neurostimulator...I was involved in a neuro stimulator study a few years ago and it was a wonderful thing. This was to help migraines in the back of the head. Yes...reactions3comments
Why I Hate Migraines...Nobody likes a headache and migraines are no exception. The worst offenders relegate you to your quiet bedroom with the curtains closed, an ice pack on your aching head, and...reactions2comments
Food, glorious food!...Sometimes when I wake up with a migraine I think to myself, “What have I done to deserve this?!” This rings especially true when I’ve been feeling bad earlier in...reactions15comments
Water, water, everywhere...Here’s another thing I learned about the human body over the last couple of years: though people do of course require at least 8 glasses of water a day, the...reactions29comments
The day my life changed......On the night of February 21,2010 I was driving home from my EMT class when I was suddenly overcome by the worst pain I'd ever felt. My hands went numb...reactions10comments
36 years of pain...My migraines began when I was 8 years old, that means less than a 20th of my life was migraine free. Migraines in the late 70's early 80 for kids...reactions1comment
