Nerve Block Injections to Treat My Chronic Pain...If the pain is not reduced due to the injections, then it is likely that the nerve ablation will not help either.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Editorial Team...Heather has focused her career on editing, writing, and all things content creation.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Migraines and Food Cravings: Are They Related?...A 2021 study looked at whether foods thought to trigger migraines were really triggers.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Why I'm Afraid of "Jinxing" Myself Into a Cluster Headache Cycle...One friend with chronic clusters told me he would rather be chronic than live with the uncertainty that they could start up any day.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit...Be sure the light is coming from in front of you rather than behind you—if you're backlit, the provider won't be able to see your face.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Prevent An Attack?...Either asking your circle of friends to check in with you on a big day by sending a friendly text can help put you at ease.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
When It's Time To Consider A Medication Change...Whether it's an adjustment in a current medication or even starting from scratch with a whole new medication to consider trying.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Preparing for the Next Attack...Whether you have cluster attacks, migraine attacks, trigeminal neuralgia, or another insidious complex neurological disease that makes you wonder why head... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dear Body, Why Do You Hate Me?...Sincerely, Your Partner for Life (whether you like it or not)... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...It is unclear whether this is because they were reinfected, or if they never fully recovered in the first place.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Mood Changes or Suicidal Ideation as a Medication Side Effect...Surround yourself with things you love, whether that’s a pet, Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns, or ice cream.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Supplement Treatments or Not?...We agreed that I would try both of these things, separately, to see if either provided relief for my somewhat routine breakthrough migraines.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Soothing Associations...The thick, plush cotton fabric loops give more surface area for water to freeze upon compared to the frozen velvet cloths and masks sold very cheaply online... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It is more blessed to give...It’s not the first time either. My life is so much richer for the many friends who understand migraine’s challenges.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Migraine Causes and Genetics...This doesn’t have to be an immediate family member like a mom, dad, sister, or brother either.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany Migraine...It can end up feeling like either way we respond, we can’t win. We often end up feeling indebted to the people in our lives.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere Else...I'd rather be at a rock concert with bright lights to distract myself from the pain. Painkillers are also not helpful for cluster headaches.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Get Knocked Down But We Get Up Again...Time and time again, we gather ourselves up and resume our lives. Sometimes, however, it can take a while to get our bearings.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Vestibular Rehab: Helpful for Vestibular Migraine...It means I was getting debilitating episodes of vertigo either during a migraine or shortly after a particularly terrible one.... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments