Attempting to Move with Chronic Migraine...Initially, I wanted to go through things before packing and moving them.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
CGRP Inhibitors and Realistic Expectations...Never was this more obvious than with the emergence of the new CGRP inhibitor medications in 2018: Aimovig, Ajovy and Emgality.... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
The Uneasiness of Feeling Better...Are you trying Aimovig? Let us know in the comments!... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Why Some CGRPs Work When Others Don't...This can mean that if Aimovig doesn’t work for you, Emgality or Ajovy might.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
A Call for Ubrelvy & Nurtec Side Effects and Experiences...The monthly injectable CGRP options that are designed to prevent migraine (Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality) have been on the scene for a while now.... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments55 comments
Migraine Cocktail Via Infusion...One of the biggest advantages to having my migraines managed by a migraine specialist this past year, rather than a primary care physician or a general neurologist, was having access... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surviving Well with Chronic Cluster Headache Disease...After being on Aimovig for 3.5 years, I recently switched to Qulipta.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medicare Denied My CGRP...I was among those migraine warriors hoping for a miracle when I learned the first round of FDA-approved CGRP therapies would soon be available.... By LaQuinda McCoy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Beating the Migraine Heat...Gritting our teeth and sharing our collective experience here; among members.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine in America: Data Demonstrate Need for Better Treatment Options...tablets (30%), among nasal sprays (3%) and among the injections surveyed (9%).... By LB Herbert6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?...Again, with Aimovig and Emgality that could be up to 22 weeks/5.5 months, and with Ajovy it's still 1 to 2 months.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic Migraines...Their whimsical nature is not a quality I've ever enjoyed about them — among their other "stellar" qualities like sensitivity to light and sound, oh…and... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of Triggers...From blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Managing Holiday Pressure and Expectations...There's no guarantee that it will reduce the number of migraines or their intensity, but it sure can feel good to put something into place that is moving... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Should You Be Honest With Your Employer About Migraines?...The decision of whether to disclose your migraine diagnosis to a prospective or current employer comes down to weighing the pros and cons of each option. There are lots of... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments80 comments
Five Questions With a Neurologist and Migraine Expert...For those of us who suffer from migraine, we wonder: How can we best prevent and treat a migraine? When should we see a specialist? For some of these common... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraine...Ask yourself what are things that will encourage you to get moving, and what will discourage you?... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Migraine in America 2015...Imitrex had the highest usage rate among the triptan tablet medications surveyed, as well as among the nasal sprays surveyed.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have Them...Discussing the movie Frankenstein, I asked, “You know when all that lightning goes into The Creature's head?”... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments51 comments