The Pain of a Migraine...It can feel as if the brain is expanding and pushing on the skull, about to explode in volcanic pressure, knife-like stabbing, burning, or like a tightening... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
13 Things People With Migraine DO Want to Hear...(Or, as a friend said to me, “You’re moving mountains.”) There’s a cultural belief that if you just work hard, your health will improve.... By Kerrie Smyres6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I've got to stop these meal-skippin' ways...The bookstore schedule is busy, and it’s hard to carve out a time to take a break, especially if I’m the only one working at any given time.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC Supplements...Do you generally give it at least three months to see if it is working or give up before then?... By Shoshana Lipson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caution: Taking This Drug May Cause...(Part One)...There isn’t enough room on any prescription bottle to list all of the warning signs.... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?...Within the headache disease space, there are several organizations who ask for those who are interested in joining into a larger event.... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
YOU are your healthcare provider....You can rightfully assume that most well-meaning health websites don’t keep up with the latest accurate information about migraine.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Migraine Symptoms: Anger & Irritability...The prodome phase comes before the migraine attack itself and serves as a warning of an impending migraine attack.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sitting on the Sidelines...I am not quiet and withdrawn, never joining in group activities.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's Visits...You can make lists, practice your questions out loud, and take other measures, but these visits are often too short, forcing your physician and you to... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Woman in Idaho Starts Worldwide Migraine Fundraiser Event to be Held in April...She transitioned to working in an office, and though her dream was landscaping, she does enjoy her new job as a project analyst.... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What did you teach us about your fibromyalgia?...So the next time you're talking to your doctor about your fibro symptoms and how treatment is working, remember to also consider effects fibro may be having... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For Mental Health Month 2020, we're working on mental and physical health together.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Purplification for Migraine Advocacy...It feels like joining the cool kids, which nerds like me never get to do.... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Triggers Versus Prodrome...Learning to identify those early warning signals can make a big difference in our sense of control.... By tammy-lrome4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Music & Migraines: Tips For Enjoying Live Music...With leisure and pleasure activities though, pushing through takes on a different meaning, in that we sometimes want to push through the pain to consume... By Kyky Knight7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Soothing Associations...It can make the pain and the whole situation more bearable to place other things in context, which can have a positive meaning for me.... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Migraine: From Diagnosis to Stigma...One out of four people stopped working, took medical leave, or reduced work hours due to migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ultram® (tramadol)...(2,284 total votes) Ultram comes with the strongest warning from the U.S.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Your Uncommon Migraine Symptoms...One minute you may be burning up, and the next freezing! And this change doesn’t have to be accompanied by a fever or any signs of illness.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments96 comments