Living Through Chronic Migraine – My Real Life...That was like having a bucket of ice water thrown on me. I have been forced to live in amounts of pain that would completely cripple others.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”...Some people will forgo getting up to get medication or water or to go to the bathroom because walking is too painful.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What Are Your Three Good Things?...acknowledgment of the small things in the day for which I was glad: I was able to shower, I listened to my favorite song, the glass by my bed had... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cluster Headaches During Pregnancy: What Do You Do?...It's often used to promote better sleep, whether you're pregnant or not, and some research shows taking a melatonin supplement can improve outcomes in... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What are Cluster Shadows and Ghosts?...When they get a bit worse and stronger, my eye will water and burn. They typically stay way lower on the pain scale. ... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
I am drinking enough water!!...If I get asked one more time if I drank enough water, I will freak out. Water is my number one priority.... By nicolelembov1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to Know...Some people with chronic migraine get no break at all — either they have a never-ending migraine attack or attacks are triggered so frequently that they... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Why Do Cluster Headaches Wake You in the Night?...There's no way you can avoid REM sleep forever, whether you have episodic or chronic cluster headaches (or are concerned about a knife-fingered nightmare... By Ashley Hattle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Talking to children...If your child is too young to speak, you will have to gather information based on how the child acts because it is possible to have a baby with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Aanya Patel's Experience With Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine...Like I did with one teacher once because I explained why I bombed a test. And then they just understood so much.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Do you have a pet? Share your photos with us!...Whether your pet has feathers, scales, fur, or something else, we all want to hear how your pet has helped you cope with migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Reducing the Risk of a Migraine Attack During Colonoscopy Prep...The liquid diet for colonoscopy prep is basically sugar water (in the form of Gatorade, popsicles, and Jell-o) or broth.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Why I Quit Faking It...When my cognitive dysfunction reared up around other people, I could tell them what was happening, rather than assuming they thought I was dumb.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Teresa Balances Parenting, Coaching, and Migraine...But being home full time ended up not being the right mix for me either. So I started to become certified as a childbirth educator.... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When The Migraine Monster Touches Our Children: Part 2...It is a treasuring of the good memories rather than being defined by the bad.”... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Tips to Quiet Your Mind for Sleep...Whether you prefer hypnosis, guided meditation, progressive relaxation, or soothing nature sounds, you can find an app or recording to help you sleep.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine as the Scapegoat in Divorce...Of course, the dynamic in which we landed is not unique to couples in long-term relationships (regardless of whether or not migraine is a factor).... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Migraine Food Trigger You’ve Probably Never Heard Of...It doesn’t matter what I eat, whether it contains histamine, tyramine, or is the least potentially triggering food ever, I get a migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Anna Eidt...She moved to Ontario to study singing, and finally landed in Toronto with the job of her dreams as a high school music teacher and choral conductor.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Getting Married with Migraine...I don’t want my wedding to be about all the things that can’t happen, but rather about the possibility and the future I will build with my partner.... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments