Postdrome: The Migraine Hangover..."Postdrome" is the official term for that wrung out, exhausted, headachy feeling migraineurs experience after the most painful and intense phase of their... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments87 comments
Another One Bites the Dust - Dealing with Another Failed Therapy Regimen...The most serious part of my journey began back in 2012 when I received my official diagnosis of new daily persistent headache and chronic migraine.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why Am I So Tired On My Days Off?...On the other hand, it is nice to give myself the official excuse to lounge in bed, watching TV while coloring or reading yet another book. ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Silent Migraine (Migraine Aura Without Pain)...Many people use the term “silent migraine,” but the official name for this type of migraine is migraine aura without pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Migraine Causes and Genetics...In the military, I had no official visits with a neurologist at all. I would go to our version of urgent care for soldiers (Sick Call).... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
What gives?...Perhaps having an official name for my disease made it more real for me--I realized I wasn't just nursing a recurring, frustrating headache--instead, I... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unique Symptoms of Childhood Migraines...Nevertheless, before migraines are accepted as the official diagnosis you must first seek medical advice to rule out other potentially devastating illnesses... By maria.deleon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Breaking my own rules...The official diagnostic criteria state that medication overuse headache occurs when patients use pain medicine more often than 2-3 times per week, every... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Valerian...The official name is Valeriana officinalis, and it has been used medicinally for thousands of years.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Validation of a Diagnosis...How did (or didn’t) the official naming of the illness impact you, emotionally or otherwise? ... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When I found out that insurance didn't cover a medication I really needed...I’d tried injections before and the injector machine (sorry—I don’t know the official term) ended up making my skin swell at the site, so I stopped using... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Ocular Migraine...The term “ocular” migraine is not an official type of migraine recognized by the International Headache Society. Still, many doctors use the term.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Retinal Migraine...Some people call this type of migraines by the older term “ocular migraine,” which is not an official type of migraine recognized by the International... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Does It Mean To Be An Advocate?...Pain Foundation, which also allows you to sign up on their website to become an official advocate.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to Know...The official definition of chronic migraine is 15 headache days a month, at least eight of which are migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
Migraine-Related Medical Care: Tips for Making Complaints...unnecessary pain or discomfort arising from the mishandling of your situation, which, while very real to you, unfortunately cannot usually be supported by any official... By diana-lee5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraine Minefield: Jury Duty...If there had been a chance, I would’ve gone up to someone official to ask when the third group would be called for lunch.... By The Migraine Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Feverfew...Feverfew’s official botanical name is Tanacetum parthenium or Chrysanthemum parthenium.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mixed Tension Migraine...The International Headache Society does not recognize mixed tension migraine as an official type of migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Disparities in Headache Diseases...The day that marks the official end of slavery.... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
