Trauma + Insomnia = Perfect Storm for a Migraine...Unfortunately, I've also learned that often, when a migraine is coming due to one of these things, there's not much I can do to stop... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Tips for Traveling with Chronic Migraine...Make the most of your trip with these five tips: For more tips on traveling with migraine, be sure to scroll through our travel survival guide... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
We need a maid....Lucky for him, too, as he’s been to doctors about twice a month, on average, since seeking help for his severe, chronic back pain.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When to Take Your Abortive Treatment for Cluster Headache Attacks...The sensation will either burrow deeper into your brain, becoming a full cluster headache attack or dissipate within a few minutes.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine is More Than Head Pain: The Many Symptoms of Migraine...While it is certainly a major aspect, pain is one of many symptoms of migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments148 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of Triggers...Now that we might be able to start going to the movies again, Holly offers some of her tips to make it through a... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
5 Tips for Questioning Your Doctors About Migraine Treatments...I think the main reason is that people have unaddressed concerns about taking the medication in the first place. Don't make this mistake!... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
When I struggle to find empathy for other migraineurs...How do you deal with this conundrum?... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
When Migraine Medicine Didn’t Work...If I wasn’t in so much pain, I would have had the strength to be frustrated.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Hold On - Migraine and depression...feel up to, your sense of independence and autonomy might begin to dwindle. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Zembrace SymTouch (sumatriptan succinate)...Zembrace works by binding to 5-HT1B/1D receptors on blood vessels in the brain. This process helps narrow the blood vessels around the brain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Maybe It Is Just "All In The Head"?...how bad I feel, I'm really going to try and distract my brain from the pain.... By mysorehead20202 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Migraine with Brainstem Aura...In this type of migraine, the aura symptoms come from nerves at the base of the brain (brainstem) or nerves on both sides By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Triggers...For example, some weather changes seem to cause an imbalance in certain brain chemicals. At the start of menstruation, estrogen levels drop.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe a drug's function.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal Thoughts...Chronic pain can make life challenging, even more so when you live without adequate medical care to manage that pain.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Migraine: Its Impact on Your Quality of Life...Medicines can be expensive, adding a drain to the family budget.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Emgality: 18 Months Later...I do still get breakthrough attacks where I do experience the pain of an attack.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Migraine and Depression...Several studies have shown that people with migraine and depression have changes in their brain shape and how their brain works.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Ginger and Migraine...One study also found that taking ginger lowered the pain from migraine after 2 hours.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later