Migraines or Cluster Headaches? 3 Ways to Tell the Difference...Migraine patients, moving around makes it much worse, so they try to stay still usually," said Dr. Burish.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
From Chronic to Episodic: An Illustrated Journey...A doctor once told me that migraines are like a river. She said my health is a bridge, and if the migraine river is overflowing, I won't be able to... By Lisa Robin Benson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Walking for Migraine: Virtually and Physically...After all, your energy level is reduced so who can think about moving your body?... By milesformigraine2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What did your survey tell us about migraine and fibromyalgia?...Among the many questions we asked, there were questions about other types of pain you might also have.... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Migraine Awareness Month #28: Lights, Camera, Action...Pick a movie character you can identify with, talk a bit about them and why you identify with them. Buffy the Vampire Slayer.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Celebrating 5 Years of Migraine.com Community...You have all helped to foster an incredible support system and have created an important bond among so many struggling with this condition. ... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine-Friendly Sun Salutations...If moving quickly up and down is uncomfortable or makes you dizzy, move slowly and mindfully at a pace that feels good to you.... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sometimes, Driving is My Nemesis...The shadows seem like they are moving as the car is. The faster I go, the faster they move.... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Supplement Treatments or Not?...That prescription was sufficient to keep me moving and on my feet.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Quirky Migraine Emotional Supports I Use...He’s still in my closet at my parents’ house. Every time I open the door, I can see my favorite stuffed animal (a big red dog) sitting on the top... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Am I Supposed To Exercise If It's a Migraine Trigger?...My head just needed to understand how important it was for me to keep my body moving.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments75 comments
What If You Can’t Escape?...There was also no way I could get into a moving car again. I felt as though I had no way to escape.... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?...They also observed differences among women depending on where they are in their menstrual cycles.... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Expert Answer: Blood Platelet Count & Migraines...Aspirin, among other effects, prevents platelets from becoming sticky and that is how, at least in part, it is thought to treat and prevent migraine headaches... By nyheadache1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
First-Hand Account of Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)...Although it is generally assumed to be rare, studies show it may be as prevalent as 15% among the population of migraineurs.... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disparities in Headache Diseases...There are almost no studies on race-related gaps and associated healthcare inequities among patients with headache disorders.... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Your Family “Get” Migraines?...It’s hard to understand something you’ve never experienced. And that certainly is so applicable to the life of a migraineur. What I think is most frustrating as a migraineur, is... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Ask the Advocates: Trigger Avoidance...We asked our migraine advocates to share their tips for avoiding common triggers. Here's what they had to say. If you have frequent or chronic migraines, I think it’s worth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Alone In a Sea of Millions...I can almost count the people I know in real life who have migraine on one hand. A cousin, an aunt, a neighbor, my father-in-law, a mom of my son's... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
If I Knew Then What I Know Now...As I get older, I find myself constantly thinking about my past and how I would have done things a lot differently had I known back then what I know... By Kyky Knight5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments