Missing Out Because of MigraineI have missed out on countless holidays, events, and other fun activities with loved ones due to migraine. After being miserable spending a recent holiday alone, I came up with... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Should You Lay On Your Right Side for Faster Absorption of Medication?Because migraine attacks can escalate quickly and become harder to treat as they unfold, it can matter how quickly we take our medication. A recent Johns Hopkins University study showed that... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
When Two Conditions Are Too MuchLiving with chronic migraine presents endless challenges. Many of us are navigating this reality on daily basis. Unfortunately, there are others of us who have additional conditions that we are... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
3 Stretches to Release Neck and Shoulder TensionDo you ever feel like your constant neck pain may be even worse than your head pain? If so, you are not alone. According to Dr. Sait Ashina in his... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Handle Disability Re-EvaluationIt can take years of appeals, stress, patience, and determination to secure disability coverage for migraine. For those of us lucky enough to attain coverage, the challenges don’t stop there... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
3 Ways to Remember to Take a Medication Every Other DayNurtec is taken every other day for migraine prevention and I was skeptical I'd remember to take it. In this video, I share the three things I do to take... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
My Experience Doing Yoga with MigraineI started yoga before my migraine diagnosis and was worried that having migraine would prevent me from practicing. I share my journey with yoga and migraine in this video, plus... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Are Your Attacks Evolving?Whether due to aging, hormonal shifts, or life transitions (such as changes in career or marital status), migraine attacks may evolve over time. When this occurs, it can be challenging... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Chronic Migraine: A "Novel" Idea?Have you ever thought about writing a book about your migraines? This is something that Lisa Aleo, a woman living with migraine, did! Watch my video for a sneak peek... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
5 Easy Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve for MigraineMore and more research is showing how the vagus nerve affects migraine and nearly every other aspect of our health.1 Medical devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, like gammaCore, have... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Junk Food and MigraineIs junk food: Challenges with junk food frequently arise for people with migraine. In this video, Holly discusses the interlinks between junk food and migraine. We hope to shed light... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of TriggersFrom blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with migraine triggers. People living with... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Alleviating Muscular Tension When Carrying My BabyMuscular tension is a big migraine trigger for me. Now that I have a growing baby on my hands – literally and figuratively – I have to be extra mindful... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating a World Full of TriggersMost people living with migraine have more than one trigger that causes an attack. Indeed, many of us have countless triggers. From lights, sounds, smells, foods, drinks, and hormones, to... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Visualization to Reduce Fear When Going OutGetting out of the house and facing the unknown migraine triggers that await you in the sights, sounds, and smells of a new environment can be a challenge. Either we... By Adriane Dellorco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Review of the Green Light Allay Lamp for MigraineIf you want to see the specific lamp I mentioned, you can look up The Allay Lamp. Also, here are a few articles on migraine.com about green light, which site... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I’ve Learned from 20 Years of BotoxAs one of the first people to use Botox for migraine, Holly offers her unique perspective in this video. From frequency, to efficacy, to challenges and positives, Holly gives her... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
How to Protect Yourself Against Fragrance in PublicWe can take all the measures to avoid a migraine. We take our medicine, eat the right foods, get consistent sleep, stay hydrated, avoid fragrances… and then we leave the... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
When Big Emotions Are TriggersFor many of us who live with migraine, crying is a trigger. So is being overly excited or anxious. Even experiencing extreme joy can trigger a migraine for some. How... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Summertime HydrationWe hear a lot about the importance of drinking enough water in a day and it’s for good reason. The majority of us are walking around chronically dehydrated. Some signs... By Alene Brennan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments