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When I first got migraine, I had a lot of questions. I wanted a clear diagnosis. I wanted a clear plan. I wanted a future clear of migraine. I didn’t...

Mental health illnesses are commonly thought of as stigmatized conditions. Additionally, other conditions that face a lot of stigmatization are invisible illnesses. A large portion of society does not believe...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Walking through our kitchen two days after a migraine attack, my shoulders still hurt. Body aches are a thing when I have a full-blown migraine. The pain usually sticks to...

When speaking to people about living with migraine disease, the word good doesn’t come spilling out of your mouth. Honestly, finding the 'good' related to migraine is lacking for many...

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...

The first rule of migraine club is don’t talk about not having a migraine attack for a while because you’re gonna get a migraine. I had been bragging here and...

My to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma and trying to maintain a clean home for the family. Even with “normal”...

I struggled with my health during the holidays last year and that theme looks set to continue again this year. It might seem strange that I’m writing an article on...

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...

Finding ways to manage the triggers, symptoms, and general uneasiness that stems from migraine disease can be challenging. We all have unique ways that our bodies present and perceive these...

Some drugs used to treat migraine and other conditions increase the risk of sun sensitivity. This side effect is called photosensitivity. It can occur with all kinds of drugs, regardless...

Migraine attacks can be strange and difficult-to-describe experiences, both debilitating and frightening. Luckily, I have a friend who always gets it. You may have seen an article by Amanda Workman...

Migraines can be responsible for symptoms beyond headaches. But, sometimes, it is not clear how these other symptoms relate to migraines. One such symptom is called allodynia. Allodynia causes sensitivity...

During my childhood, trips to the doctor’s office were as common as treks to the playground. So, when my migraines first started in my adulthood, I found myself once again...

Is 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...

I spent a couple of years attempting to have my chronic migraines treated before I ever ‘met’ somebody else with chronic migraines. I write ‘met’ because it was virtually through...

Just like many people out there, I have migraine disease. I know that I have this, but it can be difficult, at times, to figure out why that particular migraine...

I used to find massages very helpful for my migraines. Most of my migraines are cervicogenic in nature - meaning they are either triggered or abetted by spasms and pain...