Realizing you're anxious only when it's too late...About a week later, I went to a meeting of community organizers and, after speaking to the group a handful of times about my points of view, I could... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t: Headache on the Hill 2022...AHDA is celebrating its 15th year organizing HOH, which used to be an in-person event at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, until COVID.... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ditans for Migraine...As of 2023, only 1 ditan has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat migraine: Reyvow is a controlled substance and must... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mackenzie's Fight for Cambia...I would just end up in bed, in the dark all day, every day. It wreaked havoc on my mental health.... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Balancing Act – Opioid Use Throughout History...This plant has been used throughout human history as both a medical treatment for pain and recreationally for its ability to create a sense of calm, euphoria... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Year in Review...The last months of my life have been among the most difficult and the most meaningful of my life.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms: Earaches, Ear Pain...Sometimes it’s a deep ache or a shooting pain, other times it’s an itching sensation; sometimes it’s exactly where you would expect an earache to be, other... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments82 comments
Invisible Illness...Heck, I'm sure I've been written off as mean or stuck-up or rude for those very same reasons.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why It’s So Hard to Identify Food Triggers...Triggers tend to be cumulative. This is the case with all triggers, not just food.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Postdrome: The Migraine Hangover...Head pain is common and often exacerbated by coughing or sneezing. Some say their head and brain feel bruised.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments87 comments
Feeling Bad about Feeling Bad: Visiting with Family...For me, it has proved a real challenge.... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Holiday Events and Migraine Don't Always Mix...I get vertigo, nausea and/or vomiting, eye pain, one-sided head pounding and pressure, and visual disturbances.... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
“Run” with me for migraine research...So lace up those running shoes and meet me at Cheat Lake Park on Morgans Run Road in Morgantown. The trees are covered with the colors of... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...When it comes to pain management, 85 percent of respondents regularly see a healthcare provider.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low-Tyramine Diet Essentials...Tyramine is also created when foods are fermented or aged.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bob Wold's Journey to a Cluster Headache Diagnosis...My head started to hurt and I came inside, sat down, and it proceeded to feel like it was going to explode.... By Marcia Kavulich5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Can a Migraine Attack Be Triggered By Crying?...These are similar to the ‘letdown headaches’ one may feel after completing a big project or at the end of a stressful week,” she says. Dr.... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Dealing With The Aches And Pain Of Migraine...The next morning, my shoulder pain is finally gone, and I feel a sense of relief.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability...Make copies of everythingand keep all relevant documents in a file in case you need them later.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Intractable Migraine and Me...Miraculously, at the end of day four, it hit a two and stayed there. I was beyond ready to leave and finish recovering in the comfort of my... By Jaime Sanders5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments