Changing Migraine Attacks: How Do I Manage My Care?...As I wait for that date, I have been remembering ways in which advocating for myself is both hard and critical.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
We need a maid....And we’re both chronically ill. We prioritize what’s important to us: community, books, friends, family, and each other.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Guilt trippin'...Today I had both routine and exciting things to do, and I cancelled most of them.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Intersection Between Introversion and Chronic Migraine...Neither of which I've chosen - both of which are a part of me. I've come to see the positive qualities that come with being an introvert.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
What's In Your Toolbox? - Migraine and Cannabinoids...That includes both prescription medications and over-the-counter options.... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Random Remedies We Try for Cluster Headache Attacks...Later, I used hot sauce, and both options have helped me in a pinch ever since.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
daily chronic migraines last 4 years...I've also gone through 2 rounds of Botox, a hospital stay with an IV drip of DHE, nerve blockers, acupuncture and deep tissue scalp massages....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari Malformations...Chiari 2 malformation — The defect is the spinal cord which is *stuck* to the bottom of the spine, pulling the brain into the spinal canal.... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Episodic vs Chronic Migraine Household...to come to some type of agreement to meet in the middle that works for both parties.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine as the Scapegoat in Divorce...How tiring for both of us when he’d repeatedly ask “How are you feeling?” and my answer could rarely be “I’m fine.”... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes the Blue Book.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Using a smart phone during an attack...“Why don’t you read a book?” I think self-righteously. “Or hey, here’s an idea—look up and smile at the people around you. Or look at the trees!”... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
If You Could Only Take One Migraine Home Remedy With You Which One Would It Be?...Inserted in the blank is a noun like “book” or “album.”... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tonilyn Hornung...She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory of Music.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
My Complex Migraine Preventative Treatment...Both medication injectors are similar.... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Giving Migraine Advice in the Real World...I, personally, have found that taking both Advil and Aleve can break my migraines since you can take ibuprofen/naproxen sodium and acetaminophen at the... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraines or Cluster Headaches? 3 Ways to Tell the Difference...The length of the attack is one of the diagnostic criteria for both migraine disease and cluster headache.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Securing and Maintaining Social Security and Private Disability Insurance...Both SSDI and the private company require me to complete regular evaluations at various intervals.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Attend Retreat Migraine to Learn and Connect with Others Who Live with Migraine...With both in-person and virtual options, Retreat Migraine is an excellent way to learn and connect, even for people who aren’t able to travel.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Combination Therapy: Nurtec and Ubrelvy...One portion of the plan which remains very interesting to me is the combination therapy of Nurtec and Ubrelvy, both CGRPs.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments