More news on the fluorescent front...For many, migraine is a disability and should be treated as such. Imagine that handicapped ramps and elevators somehow damaged the environment.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Updates on Promising New Migraine Drugs...Even on pain-free days, a wide range of other symptoms contribute to the overall disability that migraine causes.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
504 vs IEP: What Are They and Which One Do I Need?...This means any student with a disability can get the accommodations they need.... By Migraine.com Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
30+ Years of Migraine...I wanna start by saying that this invisible disability is not one I wish upon anyone.... By Gagirl27723 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to Know...Of these diseases, migraine ranks in the top 20 of most years lost to disability. Researchers ranked severity of disability in seven levels.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Newbie, losing my mind with anxiety...How I should handle my pcp’s office and/or the disability rep?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does migraine impact your ability to work?...Are you on disability due to migraine? We'd love to learn & hear more about your personal journey with migraine & work....Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Feel Like I Am In Prison...I now have migraines all but 5 or so days per year, and as you can imagine am on disability.... By zander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Life with Chronic Migraines...People are always bashing disability. "I'm tired too. I get headaches too. I suck it it up and suffer through them".... By Annie161 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
An Open Letter to the SSA...I didn't apply for disability based on my depression and "suicidal ideation," and I told you that from the beginning.... By maxgordon5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Hopeless and Desperate!...I applied for disability over a year ago and have been denied, I'm appealing but am told it will take a year to get a hearing date.... By hmd491 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Migraine Advocate and Best Friend...That’s something the pain and disability of migraine will never steal.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From chronic to constant...I had to go out on disability from work. I'm bi-polar2....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Male with migraines...I filed for disability, which was granted. I was suffering about 10 migraines a month at one point.... By 100dollarheadache3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
“Migraine Brain” Part IV – Getting the job done...One of the challenges for retirees or those on disability is that we don’t have externally-imposed deadlines anymore.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Head Injury with PTSD...I have a service connected disability & put in for compensation about 1975. It was denied, stating I had no headaches while on the service....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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 masks and either face shields or goggles. Because... By l04i1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Peripheral Nerve Decompression Micro Surgery...My daughter missed the social aspect of her junior year in high school, she was given a temporary disability due to the headaches and felt very alone....Reactions0reactionsComments135 repliesSurgery
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic Migraineur...Migraine, especially chronic migraine, is one of the worst kinds of pain and is often undertreated enough to cause disability to the patient.... By ellen8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments375 comments
Support?...I am "working" at getting disability. The thing that bothers me most I think is that my mom constantly belittles my condition.... By angelspeak4461 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments