Mixed Feelings About Pandemic EndingIn this video, Holly shares her trepidation about returning to normal now that pandemic-related restrictions are lifting. For her, there have been some parts of quarantine that have proved beneficial...reactions17comments
Managing Migraine with Hormonal Birth ControlWhen my headache specialist recommended I try using the NuvaRing continuously for migraine management, I was skeptical. While it hasn't reduced the frequency of my attacks, it has taken the...reactionscomments
The Disappointment of Normal Test ResultsLooking for a diagnosis is a natural step when you're trying to resolve (or at least manage) symptoms that affect your quality of life, especially if one of those symptoms...reactionscomments
What's Your Secret Solution for Heat TriggersWith summer upon us, we are reminded that heat is a trigger for many a migraineur. This video is a call for solutions to assist with this troublesome and sometimes...reactions10comments
A Peek Inside MigraineJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and most people are aware that migraine often involves some sort of head pain, but the larger spectrum of symptoms isn’t as widely...reactionscomments
Building a Stronger Support System Through HonestyWhen you have an illness as unpredictable and stigmatized as migraine, hiding it from others feels almost instinctual. In this video, I tell a story of a friend who hid...reactionscomments
NuvaRing for Migraine Management in PerimenopauseI was surprised to discover that the NuvaRing, which I use continuously for migraine management, is the same treatment a women's health specialist would recommend for managing migraine in perimenopause...reactions10comments
How to Release Facial TensionI’ve been told that I frown in my sleep. So needless to say, I carry a lot of tension in my face, head, and neck. I started doing a self-massage...reactions11comments
How to Eliminate the Aroma of CigarettesThe scent of cigarettes was seeping through the walls. It’s not only an unpleasant aroma, but it’s a big migraine trigger for me. I was getting migraines every day, and...reactions24comments
Fixing an Emgality Injection Screw-UpIn this video, I talk about a comedy of errors that led me to be late taking my migraine prevention medicine, Emgality. It's a once-a-month injection, and I did not...reactions4comments
Using the COVID Vaccine to Advocate for MigraineThe potential for people to feel sick for a couple of days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine provided me with an unexpected opportunity to advocate for people with migraine. I...reactions7comments
Have You Tried THIS in Your Smoothie?If I skip breakfast in the morning, it’s a sure-fire way to set myself up for a future migraine. But, I don’t always have the time to prepare an elaborate...reactionscomments
What’s Your Secret: Increasing Awareness & Decreasing StigmaWe’ve all encountered friends, family members and coworkers who don’t understand the true impact of migraine; who downplay it and see it as a mere headache. As most of us...reactions2comments
A Sudden Increase in Humidity as a Migraine TriggerAlthough a sudden increase in humidity is a known migraine trigger in the medical literature, it's not one that I've heard anyone who has migraine identify as a trigger. In...reactions25comments
My Latest Effort to Avoid the Emergency RoomThe emergency room is never a desirable place to be, but it certainly isn’t in the midst of a migraine. The lights, noise, and movement are all so amplified. So...reactions8comments
Is it Depression or Migraine?Some of my migraine attacks are accompanied by what feels like clinical depression. I cry, catastrophize, and hate my life for the duration of the migraine attack. When the attack...reactions14comments
The Looming Fear of a Migraine AttackOn a day I was afraid getting out of bed would show that the migraine attack that had been plaguing me was lingering, I reflect on the ever-present fear of...reactions11comments
What’s Your Secret: Hair Tricks of the Trade?Many migraineurs struggle with scalp and hair follicle sensitivity, otherwise known as allodynia. The condition can hurt tremendously and make it painful to simply shift your hair from one side...reactions50comments
Possible Histamine Response: Is This Related to My Migraine Disease?In mid-January of this year, I was able to capture on video something I've been experiencing off and on the last couple of months. My nutritionist thinks this is likely...reactions7comments
On-the-Go BlenderI love my morning smoothie! It has become a staple in my morning routine because it helps me stay consistent with a diet that helps me to best manage migraines...reactions3comments
