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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
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... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
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... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
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... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
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... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What's Your Secret: SupplementMany people living with migraine are taking daily preventative and frequent rescue medications. The condition forces us to spend days in bed and that, in combination with the medications we... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Are Your Migraine Treatment Goals?When asked what your migraine treatment goals are, "to make them go away" or "to stop the pain" may seem like the obvious answers. Based on a friend's experience, I... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating the Tea Aisle for Migraine ReliefThere are a lot of health benefits to enjoying a cup of tea – especially if you’re in the migraine community. My favorite benefit is helping me to relax for... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments63 comments
Top 3 Lessons Learned from MigraineA life with migraine presents a unique set of challenges, most of them are quite difficult and cause us to have to dig very deep. As we do so, with... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Two Simple Strategies for Darkening a RoomLight sensitivity is an important issue to many people who deal with migraines. In our 2020 Migraine In America survey, 92% of respondents reported that light sensitivity was one of... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
What Are Your Lessons Learned?While no one ever chooses a life with migraine, we can choose to be open to the lessons that accompany the journey. From gratitude to patience, to acceptance and compassion... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sometimes I Just Need a BreakDo you ever need a break from being “sick?” Unless you’re living with a chronic illness like migraine firsthand, it’s hard to understand the true weight it carries in your... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Sensory Sensitivities Become FearsSensitivities to sensory input are called phobias in medical language — photophobia, phonophobia, and osmophobia — but they aren't considered actual phobias. But when light, sounds, or odors are migraine... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments