3 Strange Things That Ease My Migraine PainI try not to take the coping tools I use for migraine for granted. In addition to medications, lifestyle adjustments, and other...reactions128comments
Prodrome, It’s Just the BeginningProdrome is the first stage of symptoms for a migraine attack. It can start hours or even days before the attack begins...reactions44comments
You've Been Denied: What Can You Do Now?Being denied by your insurance company for coverage of a treatment, procedure or medication can leave you feeling helpless. It feels as...reactions5comments
Have You Ever Felt Trapped in a Migraine?There are many times I feel bored during a migraine attack. There are so many other things I’d rather be doing with...reactionscomments
Managing Migraine Anxiety: Tips to Calm the Worry of the Next Attack"I can't go anywhere without getting an attack!" I cried to my husband on an autumn day out. A migraine attack had...reactions3comments
Coping With 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...reactions14comments
Hysterectomy and Hormonal MigraineMigraine can have a wide variety of triggers, from the environment to food to changes in the body. Some people notice that...reactions12comments
Migraine Advocacy Through the Eyes of Nancy Harris BonkMigraine advocacy can mean many things. It can range from positive self-talk about the disease (seriously, I think this may be the...reactionscomments
When Insurance Stands in the Way of Your HealthcareI am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an...reactions105comments
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPsThose who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they...reactions74comments
When You Disagree with Your NeurologistI don’t like confrontation. Honestly, I’ve avoided having “crucial conversations” in all areas of my life. I want everyone to get along...reactions23comments
Finally Getting Back to Gentle YogaI had another good hour-long yoga class yesterday. It was hard to believe that an entire week had passed since my last...reactions3comments
Under Attack: Navigating the Anxiety of Living with MigraineIsn't it interesting how migraine flare-ups are referred to as "attacks"? This word, which is associated with war, brutality, and aggression, is...reactions20comments
How to Prepare for the Next Migraine AttackEver have a plan? Ever have that plan get ripped to shreds? I know you do, because if you are reading this, you probably...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Workplace Migraine AttackWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. What absolutely has to get done before I can wrap...reactions21comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did...reactions16comments
When One Doctor Doesn’t Cut It: Building Your Migraine Care TeamI remember when going to the doctor meant seeing one person who handled everything. You had a cold, a sprained ankle, a...reactions2comments
Appealing A Disability RejectionHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us...reactions25comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got CoverageFor many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases...reactions24comments
Why I Quit Faking ItWith friends, at work, at the doctor’s office, in casual interactions in public… I have faked it. I was so adept at...reactions16comments
