Cervical Isometric Exercises: A Helpful Tool in Controlling My Migraine...As I have written on here before, my migraines seem to have a basis in cervical (neck) pain and instability. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder...reactions53comments
Medication: A Poem...Little pills in my hand Will you be kind? Will you send migraine away? Will you be cruel And leave me suffering? And how will you treat me tomorrow? Tomorrow/today...reactions6comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for Migraine...Migraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace...reactions56comments
Qulipta losing its effectiveness...I am taking Qulipta 60 mg, the strongest they make. It was helpful for awhile in reducing the number of migraines per week, but after 3 months its effectiveness has...reactions5repliesTreatment
A Look at Retreat Migraine from a First Timer...First off, I did not know that there was a conference dedicated to migraine and headache disorders. I found out through Migraine.com about Retreat Migraine. It is an excellent conference...reactions5comments
Air purifiers and migraine ...Fairly recently I decided that since the medical profession were unwilling/unable to help me with my migraines it was all down to me. I have taken a variety of steps...reactions15repliesTriggers
When a Migraine Threatened to Ruin My Wedding Day...As I woke up on my wedding day, I could immediately feel a migraine brewing. It wasn’t a full-blown, debilitating migraine, but it was one giant cloud threatening a storm...reactions15comments
Krankmeldung bei der Arbeit ...Habe bzw wollte mich krankmelden da ich während der Spätschicht am Tag davor so starke Migräne bekommen, Ich meinen Verlauf mittlerweile kenne & weis das er zwei Tage anhält mit...reactions1reply
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?...When I say the word advocacy, what picture comes to mind? Do you envision standing before a committee in Congress testifying? Do you imagine you have to have a perfect...reactions3comments
Eyedrops....My migraines have become less frequent and less intense since I started using eyedrops....reactions8replies
Breathe In, Breathe Out...The abdominal migraines have a peculiar trigger which I realized about two weeks ago. After yesterday’s obvious tightening of the upper abdomen, I understand it better and now I find...reactions1comment
Gluten...To all migraine sufferers, I would assume many of you would know what I am about to share. 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Since then, I've...reactions3replies
Qulipta and Loss of Triptan Efficacy...Hello, 10 year chronic migraine sufferer lucky enough to try Qulipta with Medicare and help from family. Cautiously optimistic as Aimovig, Nurtec and Ubrelvy did not do anything to help...reactions11repliesCGRPSide EffectsTreatment
Anyone having weight GAIN with Qulipta? ...Qulipta is supposed to have a main side effect of weight LOSS. But I feel bloated in my stomach as well as weight gain. Anyone else having this side effect?...reactions30replies
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing Problem...It's unfortunately no secret that I live with several comorbidities of migraine. I've written in the past that I live with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and adrenal insufficiency, and struggle...reactions3comments
Preventatives: Pizotifen ("Sandomigran") and/or Orphenadrine ("Norflex")?...Have any patients had prophylactic success with Pizotifen (a vascular headache preventative in the antihistamine class) and or Orphenadrine (a skeletal muscle relaxant one of who's incidations are for tension...reactions2repliesDiagnosisTreatmentEpisodic
Making My Home Office More Migraine Friendly...I’ve been working from home as a freelance writer as my main profession for a few years now. I don’t work full time because of my kids, mainly, but also...reactions9comments
Road to Recovery...I have been a migraine sufferer since the age of 14. I have tried everything under the sun and beyond, to no avail. When triptans came on the market in...reactions2comments
“I’ve Had One of Those Cluster Headaches!”...People usually mean well when they say have you tried: drinking more water, eating a banana (weird but okay), or my least favorite, I’ve had one of those. Sadly, those...reactions8comments
Was That A Joke?...I am writing this essay after finishing the essay "I Say Yes To Changes and Also No". I am riding the surge of the urge to write. Often, I don’t...reactions6comments
