Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?...You and I both know that we are anything but fine. Lights and sound set off searing pain, compounding the incessant throb pounding inside your head.... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Rx: Enjoy Yourself!...Constant fear and anxiety make the brain hyper-vigilant and more susceptible to both physical and emotional pain.... By Adriane Dellorco4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Migraine Management via Telehealth...If you have headphones connected to your device, it may help with the sound quality on both your end and the physicians.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dating with Migraine Disease...The bottom line is if a person is unwilling to acclimate to your disability limitations, they are not the right person for you.... By LaQuinda McCoy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Migraines and Food Cravings: Are They Related?...The researchers compared the answers to see whether both groups experienced similar symptoms. Both groups did have similar symptoms.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Validating Pain With Migraine...Some aren’t meant to be unkind, but unfortunately “you and me both sister” is not an accurate response to someone's pain. I get it.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What’s the Link? Socioeconomic Status and Chronic Migraine...If I had to, I would guess that the relationship goes both ways.... By Prof. Joanna Kempner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
18 Things Not to Say to a Person With Migraine...While lowering stress levels is good for anyone, this will not eliminate migraine attacks, which are both genetic and neurologic in nature.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Loneliness of Living with Disabling Chronic Migraine...Somehow despite the extreme challenges for both of us associated with my health issues, we are happier and more satisfied and fulfilled than ever.... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
I got the kreativ* blogger award...2. being engrossed in a book 3. opening my mailbox to find a real, handwritten letter addressed to ME 4. closing my mailbox after stuffing it with real... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine or Migraines?...The answer is both, though the two words have different meanings. Migraine without an S means the underlying neurological disorder.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What is an Ablation for AFib?...There are four chambers of the heart, two on top (atria) and two on the bottom (ventricles).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Having a Purpose in Life Protect You From Pain?...Bottom line? If you want to be healthier, live longer, and experience less pain, you have to find something to live and be well for.... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stress & Let-Down Migraines...By reducing his stress slowly, he arrived home after each semester both stress-free and migraine-free. How do you avoid let-down migraines?... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Coping Mechanisms...The steady sound of the electric motor has a calming effect on me and helps me sleep.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
3 Tips for Facing Burnout on Headache and Migraine Advocacy...I ran a support group, was on the board of Clusterbusters, wrote a book on it, organized an annual virtual 5k, and many of my social media friends have... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Experiencing More Symptoms When You're Depressed...Being evaluated by a mental health professional to see if you would benefit from therapy or medication or both is always a good idea.... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sharing our stories, finding our strengths...this year, the Unchained Tour of Georgia stopped in Athens, and I (as Avid Bookshop owner and event lover extraordinaire) tried really hard to make sure both... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Transitioned to Integrative Care for Migraine: Part 2...Bottom line: Don't go cold turkey, and don't do it without the guidance of your doctor.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too Much...However, there is so much more to us than the things we cannot do, and so much can be impacted by our perspective: The bottom line is this: migraine... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments