Migraines or Cluster Headaches? 3 Ways to Tell the Difference...Anna Williams shares her story of living with migraine disease and cluster headaches and how it was challenging to get someone to understand she has two... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...Placebo: A substance that does not contain active ingredients and is designed to appear the same as the intervention being examined.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil...However, one thing that is a commonality in the healthcare system is the ability to appeal when a treatment or provider access is denied.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Signs and Symptoms of Cluster Headache...This means they develop on one side of the head in the trigeminal nerve area and symptoms that develop are in the autonomic controlled systems on the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is an Ablation for AFib?...The scarred area cannot conduct electricity which prevents abnormal heart rhythms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Cluster Migraine"...Anna has both migraine and cluster headache, so she's well-versed in both.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your Healthcare...If I can appeal to that person to offer some guidance, that might be the breakthrough that I need.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments94 comments
I got the kreativ* blogger award..."Writing 'kreativ'" would appear on the list of things that do NOT make me happy.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Accessing HealthCare.gov's Federal Insurance Marketplace...marketplace. 10/16/13 update: If you're still having trouble getting through, HealthCare.gov now has a tool that will show you information on plans in your area... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Expert Answer: Sensation of heat during migraine attack...Many people also feel a throbbing sensation, which suggests that opening of the blood vessels and increased blood flow to the area may be responsible for... By nyheadache1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Affording Wellness: Migraine and Medicare...It is very important to speak to a Medicare specialist in your area who can walk you through the list of your medications to figure out which ones are... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Migraine Hacks...As good as it feels, I usually only do it for about 10 minutes to avoid a bruised sensation in the area the next day.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Numbness and Tingling...These waves then cause the symptoms that sometimes appear with aura.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Inside Sarah's Experience with Migraine and Fatigue...I would describe my migraines as a really terrible headache - a dull, constant pressure in the forehead and sinus area (including the eyes and under the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Create a Safe Space for Riding Out Cluster Headache Attacks...What’s most important is that you have an area to go to that allows you to treat the attack in a safe environment.... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Serene Branson an accidental advocate for migraineurs?...Let's take this opportunity to share with others about the nature of our disease and the ways it can appear.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cluster Headache Food Triggers...Although the reasons for developing cluster headaches are not fully understood, these headaches, so named because they appear in groups or clusters, may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
April 26 National Prescription Take-Back Day...In the meantime, take advantage of a Take-Back Day collection event in your area to get rid of your old medications in the safest manner possible.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Low-Tyramine Diet Essentials...Foods that are stored for a long time, even if they do not appear spoiled, can contain high levels of tyramine.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil...Also, if you are layering essential oils – applying more than one essential oil to the same area of the body – use the peppermint oil last.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments