What Does the Trigeminal Nerve Have to Do With It?...Whether you have cluster or migraine attacks, you quickly learn they are more than just a headache. One of the many parts of the head that gets triggered during an... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Why does the Emergency Department treat me like a drug seeker?...“Headache” pain is ranked as the #4 reason for Emergency Room visits in the United States, yet it is rarely a life threatening condition requiring emergent care or hospitalization. In... By ellen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less Than...Chronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our stomachs, and begging for mercy from the severe... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?...So I began to research what CGRP does in our bodies. I read through several studies and found that CGRP is throughout our bodies.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While Hospitalized...No one likes being awakened by the door opening wide, and the lights being flicked on.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off Odds...Communicating with our doctors about new changes in coverage is a huge part of self-advocacy, but it is exhausting and sometimes does not the yield positive... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
3 Ways to Appeal Insurance Denials for Prescription Refills...Why does their opinion trump your doctor’s orders? How can you fight this unjust decision?... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Can Hair Coloring Trigger Migraine?...She recommends finding a quiet salon that does not offer manicures or chemical perms.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The satisfaction of an obvious injury...Does anyone out there know what I mean?... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Taking Off the Mask: The Real Face of Migraine...What does the "real face of migraine" mean to you?!... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Cefaly: A Migraineur's Review...Does it work for you? What does it feel like to you and it is painful? Do you use it to prevent migraine attacks or stop them once... By Kerrie Smyres6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?...In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not only to think outside the box, but to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is Crying Triggering My Migraine Attacks?...The dogs have tracked in some grossness, and his cleaner would really help.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Year Of The Migraine - My Covid Experience...and then I was out the door.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Happy birthday to me...(Oops—looks like I just told my mom’s age to a couple hundred thousand Migraine.com visitors. Sorry, Ma.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Marley's Migraine- Part 2 ...What does one do with a Tupperware full of kale? She opens the snack drawer and spots the Kraft singles and margarine: grilled cheese it will be. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
7 Migraine Coping Skills to Help Manage COVID-19 Stress...If someone does reply, I often ask what’s been good about their day.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coping Mechanisms...I can’t speak to why it helps, just that it does.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Keeping Ice Packs Cold...It does bring me comfort, but it feels a bit like a tease because I find the relief to be so short lived.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments130 comments
