When Migraines Age Us...My fantasy was that I would use my time “off” from working to get better. I would use the time to reset. ... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
When Pain Means More...This was the first time that having chronic pain led me to ignore pain that was supposed to be a warning sign.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mask Tips for Migraine Patients...(Note: these aren’t medical-grade masks; the hospital staff who use them are working in positions where they aren’t dealing with infectious diseases like... By The Migraine Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
An Open Letter to My Migraines...Can you give me enough warning to grab medication and shelter?... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It Mean To Be An Advocate?...Having just been released from the hospital where I had to be detoxed from Excedrin, I printed small, shelf-sized labels saying "Warning: taking this medication... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Say It Isn't So: My Arsenal of Non-Migraine Medications...My pain management doctor prescribed Zanaflex to me after baclofen stopped working in 2017 to treat my spinal pain.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Just Got Diagnosed With Migraine, Now What?...While tracking attacks can be overwhelming, finding a way to do so may help you know how much medication is or is not working for you.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Migraine (or Chronic Illness) Life Hacks...I found a good price on some of those mopping pads that you attach to a flat cleaning base. I gave it a try and loved it.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Minding the Gap: Creating An Equal Space For All...If you or your organization wishes to participate in DiHAC and be part of a council that is working to end racial and health disparities in headache medicine... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about Treatments...Your insurance and doctor may try to get you to “fail first,” meaning they want you to try the oral, then nasal, before giving you the recommended treatment... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is an Inpatient Migraine Clinic Right for You?...This experience can offer a more in-depth treatment and evaluative experience than might be found in working with an individual doctor, but less of the... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
This Supplement Cocktail Helped My Migraines!...Not only that, they were so severe they were completely interfering with my daily activities, whether writing, working, or sleeping.... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
When the Stress of Migraine Is a Migraine Trigger...It’s working (so far, at least). I began to feel better between attacks than I did for several months.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Looking Back: We've Come Farther Than You Think!...Ahead were decades of working through endless variations, doses, and cocktails of preventive medications designed to treat diseases OTHER than migraine... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Alene L. Brennan, RYT...In addition to these certifications, she has great insight in the food and healthcare industry having lead a 12-year corporate career working for Fortune... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
What Is the MIDAS Test?...This will help the doctor understand if your treatments are working and if your quality of life is better.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine’s Silver Lining...Or holding the door for someone who is far enough away that you could probably keep moving, but you slow down long enough to welcome them with an open... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Another One Bites the Dust - Dealing with Another Failed Therapy Regimen...So I am moving forward, ever hopeful that I will find a therapy that will have a lasting positive effect on my conditions.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Odd One Out...I have let down the window in a moving car as a passenger, and poured bottled water on my head while letting the wind blow on my exposed head.... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
My Migraine Management Goals for the New Year...So, I’m focusing on meeting with my new headache specialist, managing stress and moving my body. I’m curious do you set health goals?... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments