Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)...My work keeps me pretty busy, but I don’t want it take over my waking hours.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Has migraine made me weaker? Part 2...The answer is hard to put into words, but I’m pretty sure it has to do with love. I love these people. They mean the world to me.... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Teresa's Journey with Migraine Triggers and Treatment...I pretty much can't drink any alcohol anymore. It started initially with red wine but is now all alcohol.... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to describe a migraine attack while it's happening...It's not the most glamorous depiction of myself I've ever seen, but it is a pretty accurate look at how my migraines often manifest before major pain sets... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Update on My NTI Device for TMJ Discomfort...“That’s pretty significant,” she said. “I’ll check in with you next time, and we’ll see how the NTI device is working — I hope that improves.”... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
When I realized mindfulness was working for me...I am a perfectionist and can be pretty high-strung sometimes, particularly during my period (cue the horror music). ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Using digital migraine diaries/headache journals...one key bit of advice I share with y’all pretty frequently. ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Aspartame fears strike again...Splenda and sucralose do the same thing; luckily I eat pretty well and rarely ingest these chemicals accidentally.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My Caregiver...I don’t remember exactly when he got that title, but I’m pretty sure it was during The Worst Year of My Life.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I admit it: other people's breakthroughs in migraine treatment sometimes make me envious...Pretty recently, one of my friends started getting what she believes to be migraine attacks.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiver...For me, it seems particularly poignant when you and your loved one share an illness and you can be pretty sure you know what he is going through. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prodrome: Migraine Warning Signs...As soon as I woke up yesterday morning, I was pretty sure a migraine was coming on.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments59 comments
Making the Most of Your 15 Minute Appointments...I realized pretty quickly that I needed to walk into my doctor’s appointments with a plan.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Migraine Treatment Series: Oral and Topical Magnesium...I felt pretty dumb, but thank goodness I figured it out.... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments50 comments
Mother's Day Migraine Mayhem...Gone were the plans of painting pottery or taking in a movie in a socially distanced theater.... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making big plans when you don’t know what your health situation will be...As a lifelong travel addict, I am very lucky that, despite my very limited personal budget, I am awarded the opportunity to travel pretty frequently for... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Comforting TV...(A cup of tea works pretty well, too.) There are lots of things in my house that bring me comfort, and for that, I am lucky. ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Women Show...I think the episode is pretty good.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy speaks out at last!...I'm pretty thrilled about The New York Times migraine blog, as you probably will have noticed by now.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why do I say I’m fine when I’m not?...I will say, “Pretty good.” And then try to change the subject.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments