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Migraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace...

For those of us living with chronic migraine, a well-day (or half-day, or moment) is a rare occurrence. When those times do arise, we are presented with a conundrum as...

Do you struggle with advocating for your need to rest during a migraine attack? If so, you're not alone, as it can be difficult to communicate how something as simple...

Have you considered going off of your medications? This is a question that can arise for those of us who live with migraine. Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraine...

Light sensitivity is a common migraine symptom. Many of us seek numerous ways to create a dark space in which we can calm an active migraine attack. From light switch...

For the first time ever I have found a non-medication option that helps abort my migraine attacks. I'd love to share my experience using a medical device called Nerivio, an...

We finally discover an effective treatment that decreases our migraine symptoms, only to find that it comes with complicated side effects such as significant weight gain, drowsiness, hair loss, or...

A wonderful thing about being a parent is learning about different experiences through all the children's books. Today I talk about a new picture book - all about migraine! It's...

I use a number of different tricks to get better sleep. My most reliable method has been naming items for each letter of the alphabet, like animals, car makes or...

Life with chronic migraine brings a unique set of challenges. When we are ill with complex neurological symptoms more often than not, every aspect of our life is impacted (work...

I 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...

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...

Living 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...

Do 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...

It 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...

Nurtec 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...

I 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...

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...

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...

More and more research is showing how the vagus nerve affects migraine and nearly every other aspect of our health. Medical devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, like gammaCore, have...