Days of StillnessI’m on the couch. There’s a full basket of unfolded laundry on the chair. Next to me, here, are blankets I used...reactions33comments
My Nurtec ExperienceI had radiation and neck surgery 11 years ago. I had side effects and they have gotten a lot worse. I found...reactions1comment
What I Make Out of It, If I Can’t Make Out Anything At AllI know, I know. Too long a title for an essay. But it got me revved up like the engine of a...reactions3comments
Dreaming of the GymI tried going to the gym regularly from the years 2010 to 2021. In February 2022, I decided I won’t bother myself...reactions7comments
Full-Time JobChronic illness is a full-time job, One that requires the utmost precision, In taking care of self day after day. There is...reactions19comments
Progress on Managing Environmental TriggersEnvironmental triggers are a challenge for me because I get caught up in something and don't keep track of my surroundings. This...reactions2comments
Have You Ever Had a Win No One Cared About?I recently found a new trigger, white noise. This trigger is more like an atom bomb for me. Twenty minutes of white...reactions8comments
My Most Agonizing AttackFor those of you not following along, the end of December was hell for me due to the most agonizing migraine of...reactions1comment
70 YearsI am 70 years old and for as far back as I can remember I have had migraine. As a very small...reactions1comment
My Sanity Saver During AttacksDo you find it difficult to isolate yourself in a quiet dark room during a migraine attack? I sure do. I am...reactions1comment
Jawbone InfectionI have been treated for migraine for several years. Most recently I have had attacks lasting for weeks at a time. Y'all...reactions9comments
Eyes and Ears: Vertigo, Nystagmus and MigraineSharing so others may have something to consider as possibilities in their migraine journeys. Migraine with head pain is well managed in...reactions13comments
Dialogue with DoubtersSome folks who have never been ill do not have much patience with anyone whose illness is outside the bounds of what...reactions10comments
My Diary ~ 7th of FebruaryI don’t know. I don’t know if I’m fine or not… I have my exams coming up and I was sitting in...reactions1comment
Seeking CommunityThat saying – funny how a day can make a difference – in Boston, days have been grey and filled with pain...reactions4comments
Transition ContactsMy severe chronic migraine can rule my life and affect so much of it. Lighting is such a big trigger for me...reactions2comments
The Life of a HelpmateI may be in the minority here by coming at this topic from the other side of the fence but maybe someone...reactions2comments
Long and Winding RoadI had my first migraine when I was 22, home from college during winter break. I had no idea what was happening...reactions2comments
Migraine and MertazapineI've been a migraineur for around 30 years. I've tried all possible medications (with Zomig as my 'go to') from Ketamine therapy...reactions1comment
Migraines and ArthritisNo fun for sure is basically the nice way to put it. I have had migraines 24/7 for 20-plus years. I have...reactions1comment
