The Joy of Volunteering...I remember the loneliness when I was first dealing with chronic migraine, and it fills my heart in a way I cannot adequately express... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's Visits...When someone is with you at their office, they can ask follow-up questions about new medications and treatments.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How A 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Harms Chronic Pain Patients...It did nothing to improve my cluster headaches, but I did enjoy a good massage.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
3 Tips for Creating an Emergency Room Plan with Cluster Headaches...I carry an 8x5 sheet of paper with me that is folded up in the back pocket of my purse for emergencies.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and Expectations...The honest answer is, they don't. The reality is, however, they come in whenever they feel like it, often at the most inconvenient times.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Middle Schooler Migraine...I texted him what was going on. I had the student sit at a desk, and I turned out all the lights.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
This Holiday, Choose Easy...I don’t quite feel like I have my s**t together this holiday season. I don’t think I ever do.... By Adriane Dellorco2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Worst Migraine of My Life...Anyway, I am lucky I finally found relief, and I hope it is a long time before I have a migraine approaching that level... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Migraineurs: The Best Fakers in the World...The caffeine will stop your headache in its tracks!”... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
My Various Migraine Triggers...Being gentle with myself is hard, but I can succeed in my endeavors if I can prioritize self-care.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Link Between TMJ and Migraines...It is perhaps why when I massage or put heat or KT Tape on my jaw/s, I experience some relief with my headaches.... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How a Headache Clinic Validated My Migraine Struggles...The neurologist I'd been with for several years did little more than check in with me and refill my abortive medication.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How an Overstimulated Brain Triggers My Migraine...I usually get hit when I eat something with tomato sauce on it, like pizza which is a favorite of mine.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Menstrual Migraines: What Should I Know?...I had gone quite a while between migraines in 2020 when I got slammed so hard with a five-day disaster migraine which landed me in... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Bribe My Migraines...When I became a parent, there were things I swore I'd never do.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I Got a Migraine From My Dental Cleaning...I kept my eyes closed. I could see the aura in my left eye.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With Migraine...After devouring the first season, I spoke with Joe Coe, the host of Talking Head Pain, about the podcast and his goals for it.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine Relief During Pregnancy...I personally don’t feel I get migraines frequently enough to warrant this right now, but I do like having it tucked in my back pocket... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Migraine Meds and Safety in Pregnancy/Trying to Conceive...I live with migraines. I also struggle with infertility.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living With My Chronic Migraine...There is no way to coat it in a pretty way. Despite this, I still live my life to the fullest I am able.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments