Migraine - My Family Legacy...I've lost A LOT to this disease - romantic relationships, jobs (including having to change careers), friendships, vacations, time - oh so much time.... By nevadaknitwit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting Married with Migraine...Oh my goodness, migraine community, I am getting married! This feels like a big deal. Not only because it is a huge life development and I get to build a... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
The Disappointing Disappointment Of Migraines In My Marriage...I’ve been known to go to far lengths to avoid disappointing those I love. I’ve worn horrible Punky Brewster-style mismatched outfits suggested by ex-boyfriends. I’ve met friends at horror movies... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When You and Your Family Follow Different Diets...I’ve changed my diet a lot over the years to address countless health struggles including migraine, multiple sclerosis, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and much more. Migraines were actually the catalyst that... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Complexities of the Migraine Doctor/Patient Relationship...The relationship between a migraine doctor and patient may span decades and can be a game-changer in the life of a migraineur.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A living nightmare...I lost friends and relationships because of it. I never felt well enough to go do anything.... By tattoogurl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic Migraineur...Dear family and friends of chronic migraineurs; I write today to tell you what your loved ones probably will not — a list of the top things the migraineur in... By ellen8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments375 comments
Migraine in America: Early Symptoms and Diagnosis...Those with such impact found their school attendance to be most affected (67%), as well as their social life/relationships with peers (48%). ... By LB Herbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of the Chronic Pain In America Survey...We face the same stigma, we have stories of misdiagnosis, we struggle with relationships, we feel misunderstood, we’ve been forced to fight for adequate... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Memorable Migraine Episode 2: Adventures in Panama...For some reason, my sweet BFF (who lives across the sea) always seems to be with me during a migraine. I have a couple of theories on this, one of... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering Amy Capehart: A Mother and Veteran with Migraine...June 7th is Remembrance Day for two reasons: June is Migraine Awareness Month, and on June 7, 2013, the migraine community lost a young woman, Melissa Dwyer, to self harm... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why I Stopped Hiding And Started Talking About My Migraines...“Mom, I’m good at keeping secrets because I always forget them,” my 6-year-old said. We giggled over the reason he was a super-secret keeper and I remembered there was a... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Fear of A Migraine Away From Home...“How far are we going?” I asked my husband for the thousandth time. He told me how long we’d be in the car and again I felt my nervousness kick... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Honoring Fathers with Migraine and Headache Disorders...People often view fathers as stoic, strong male figures whom their kids think are superheroes. We don't like to picture dads in pain. Something about seeing the man you think... By Ashley Hattle6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
One of those days...Last night I said to J., "I feel really hopeful." "Good--you should!" "I always feel hopeful and excited about things, but today feels special. Something really good is going to... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!...Slowing down your life and looking for things to do locally or at home can strengthen relationships.... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off Odds...However, I believe it is still a good idea for me to form relationships with them just in case they have knowledge or recommendations for affordable care... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Friend and Family Support of Chronic Migraineur and other Invisible Diseases...If I think about these people or relationships lost I spiral into a pretty dark place.... By migraine-chronicles3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Sometimes I Make Plans...Sometimes I make plans. I’ll feel okay one day and get a glimmer of optimism. Maybe I’ll be able to do something with my friend who’s in town this week... By divinepk2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A message to my sons......This is a note and poem I wrote and gave my just-getting-married sons in hopes that if their children inherit migraines (I inherited from my grandmother and great aunts), they... By 6plhlo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments