My World of Migraine and Insomnia...This can complicate treatment for those individuals who suffer from both issues like I do.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Surviving the Bar Scene as a Migraineur...There’s obviously no rule book when it comes to navigating the social scene as a migraineur, these are simply some of the steps that have helped me.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Can The Right Pillow Help Curb Migraines?...As a final bonus, I also do have one of those travel neck pillows (made of memory foam) that I also sometimes use that is helpful...both when I am... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
Hope, Fear, and Trying ANOTHER Migraine Medication...Even if you get past both those hurdles, there are the ongoing insurance access issues that make us want to pull our hair out and give up!... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Traveling by Plane with Migraine...The pharmacy label goes on a box and not the individual injectors.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Warming Up With Migraine...While the seasonal blooming of flowers and vegetables is both delicious and beautiful, the onslaught of pollen in the air, bees and insects buzzing around... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking Off the Mask: The Real Face of Migraine...It is both sad and frustrating that we feel a need to try and cover this up because of a lack of understanding, stigma, fear and, yes I’m going... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How My Migraines Led to My #MeToo Moment...In a book called, “Sitting Pretty: The View from my Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body,” author Rebekah Taussig writes, “The National Coalition Against Domestic... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One Simple Mistake: A Strong Reminder Coping is Always a Work in Progress...A tool that has been helpful in my journey with this issue and probably planted the seed for the technique I employed is a book called "Self-Compassion... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Multi-Day Migraine That Wouldn't Quit...I tried to read a paper book, but the words didn’t make sense. I was mixing up words when I spoke out loud.... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really needed...in late 2015 I was stocking up on as many available refills as I could while they were still “free” (I hate claiming they were no cost when you and... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...Someone with PAD might be out running errands all day and have pain in one or both of their calf muscles that gets worse the longer they are on... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”...Most people with migraine have pain on only one side of the head, but many have it on both sides.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Short-Term Option for Migraine Prevention: Frova...Both have shown benefit over placebo in the treatment of menstrual migraine.... By Dr Hutchinson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Starting Acupuncture for My Chronic Migraine...I went back to the community place at the tail end of a weeks-long bout of symptoms and found the session to be extremely relaxing, which was a boon... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Vacation Planning Stressor...He and his friend both received a promotional trip that was a crazy good deal. They decided to accept the offer.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Counting Pills...There exists a fairly major judgment among those in the migraine community (both medical and patients), who feel strongly that opioids are not suitable... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments161 comments
Preparing for the Next Attack...Both physically and emotionally, this is necessary for me. I am restocking my pantry with quick-grab items as well as things my kids can fix easily.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Some studies are double-blind studies, meaning both the participant and the research staff will not know what medications a participant is on.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When the Stress of Migraine Is a Migraine Trigger...Given how 2020 is shaping up so far, my migraine attacks have increased in both frequency and severity.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments