Accommodation for Migraines...She is about to college and I am wondering about a transition to college and if the college will allow her this same accommodation....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Explaining Migraine to Others...as quick explainations, or when symptoms prevent you from even being able to explain yourself, and they lend gravitas to the importance of treatment/accomodation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
The Pain Goes On And So Do I...I was in a chemical explosion at my workplace, I was blown into a railing and inhaled H2S (otherwise known as Hydrogen Sulphide).... By Rae_Rae3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting into College with Chronic Migraines...We were told that my son can get accommodations for the ACT, but I don't know how to get them to understand that extra time on the test is... By homeschooled13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Family Tradition - Migraines...I am searching for similar circumstances with teen migraines and the resistance felt from school systems in providing accommodation and special education... By tonibrn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Health Leaders...In 2019 she began sharing her story to local businesses to help improve workplace conditions for those living with Migraines. Read more.... By Editorial Team 11 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Auras at Public/Work Places...My question to this forum is that how does one deal with Visual Auras in workplaces or in public space or what if you're driving then?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAuraChronicCoping
Migraines changed my life...Then, my husband would drive me in, since it was so early, the headlights would do me in before I would even get to the workplace.... By savta454 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Hi My Name Is Laurie and I Am a 45 + Year Migraineur . . . ...I hope that there will be more stories of women in the workplace and how they cope. This has been such a difficult thing for me to traverse.... By lauriecallihan5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FeaturedDo you work with migraines? Share your experience here!...* Accommodations at work. Have you asked for them in the past? What was that like? * Facing stigma of migraines at work....Reactions 0 reactions Comments52 replies
Myth1977 Chronic Migraine Story...The stigma in the workplace its own burden. I missed days. I missed too many days. I would get threatened with being fired.... By nalbert5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
School Accommodation for Memory loss associated with Migraine Medication...Here is my question - what accommodations are available for students with a 504 to help with the memory loss....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
What in the workplace is worst for triggering Migraine?...Christmas is becoming a distant dream, with work looming over my head I've seen my frequency rise tenfold. I guess the stress is one of the clear factors, but what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
"Your head ALWAYS hurts."...My school luckily has a very good accomodation program and I could get attendance rules altered for me, but on top of daily migraines, unsettling new symptoms... By sdickie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migriane & the educational system...His accommodations: flexible due dates, private testing room (trigger free), permission to wear hats and sunglasses to protect him from florescent lights...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Day 14 of my first migraine, and I feel helpless....I think he will try to make accommodations for me, but I have absolutely no idea what those accommodations should be....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Having a Really Tough Day...I have FMLA and because of the work that I do there aren't many accommodations that can be made for me. I am so frustrated and angry....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
First-time poster, caregiver and mom needs advice...I also wanted to give a shout out to this website for helping navigate the school system and getting accommodations put in place under Section 504 and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Screens and Reading...I have gone to a vision therapist and they wanted to work with me more on accomidation of my eyes or convergence, I can't remember for sure, but they...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 replies
Weary, Depressed and Stressed over Chronic Migraine and it's Stigma...So not only was my workplace toxic so too my family life. I had it coming and going and I didn't know which end was up.... By jgs35024 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments