Rx: Enjoy Yourself!...Have you ever noticed that you're not as aware of your migraine pain when you're enjoying yourself? Maybe you watched a funny...reactions17comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you...
Odd One Out...I've said and done some pretty odd things while in the midst of a migraine - some of those things were embarrassing...reactions58comments
Non-stop Headaches, So Now What?...They are not going away. I continue to punish myself (as do others) for what I'm not getting done. So now what?...reactions14comments
Utilizing the Neurology Infusion Suite (Part 2)...In part one of this article, I share a detailed account of what led me to my most recent migraine in the...reactionscomments
Working My Way Back into Old Triggers...I have worked in the oil and gas industry for the last six years. I am a multi-craft tradesman, which has allowed...reactions2comments
Pain Is My Life...I have been suffering for days with this migraine. Today it became super intense, sending me to my room. Nothing helps. It...reactions12comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
A Little Human Touch…...So maybe having someone hug me, hold me, talk to me, or stroke my hair is particularly soothing during a migraine attack...reactionscomments
LaQuinda McCoy...LaQuinda McCoy suffered from migraine attacks since middle school. In 2017 her migraine transitioned from chronic to intractable. Having to leave her...
Sarah Rathsack...Sarah is the creator and advocate behind My Migraine Life. She shares her stories, reviews products, discusses treatments, and details her life...
What "Feeling Better" Means to Me...There used to be a time in my life when I thought I would get better. When I would wake up feeling...reactions12comments
How A 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Harms Chronic Pain Patients...We’ve all done it. You forget about that self-care appointment or double book yourself and forget to cancel. These instances are frustrating...reactions27comments
An Open Apology Letter to the Pharmacy Guy...Dear Pharmacy Guy, I came back in last night to get my prescription, but I’ll be honest — my plan was also...reactions2comments
Uninsured with Chronic Migraine: Advocacy in the Face of Off Odds...Navigating the hoops and hurdles of chronic migraine can be a full time investment. From hospital and doctor’s bills, to high prescription...reactions6comments
When it Comes to Getting Your Meds, BE RELENTLESS...I’ve had migraines for 45 years, and for the last 10 years I’ve had them daily. I could probably write an instruction...reactions3comments
This Strange Beast...It's my day off and I've already lost half of it. I'd planned to spend time with my daughter, later with my...reactions2comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really needed...In 2015, I asked my neurologist about non-oral migraine meds I could try. Most of the time when I get a migraine...reactions30comments
Migraines and COVID-19...I work as a CNA at a nursing home and I take care of those vulnerable to COVID-19. We have to wear...reactions1comment
A Good News Update!...Hello There Caring People of the World, I wrote a story about three months ago, at the end of my rope, exhausted by...reactions10comments