Migraine and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. This pain is usually on 1 side –...reactions22comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like for You?It varies! That's how I'd describe my own self-care. In this video, I explain why migraine disease coaxes me to redefine self-care...reactions4comments
What Does My Self Portrait Look Like With Chronic Migraine?I think perception is an important aspect of how I see myself and others. I often reflect on the life I was...reactions8comments
Tips for Managing Mindset with Migraine and a Type-A PersonalityAre you a fellow Type-A individual, driven by ambition and determined to accomplish your goals? Do you find pride in your strength...reactionscomments
Is an Inpatient Migraine Clinic Right for You?Those of us living with migraine often reach a point where we feel stuck or out of options. If we find ourselves...reactions5comments
Simplifying Sleep for MigraineursSleep is a tricky thing when it comes to migraine. Just like Goldilocks and the three bears, we strive to find that...reactions31comments
The Fun of Advocating for Migraine with My PreschoolerHave you participated in a migraine fundraiser? For years, I'd wanted to, but there was nothing in my area until Miles for...reactions1comment
How to Build Relationships with Chronic MigraineMost people I know have lived their lives without ever having a migraine attack, much less living with chronic migraine. As somebody...reactions5comments
What Happens When Your Headache Disorder Gets Better?I’m in that strange but euphoric phase of life where breastfeeding hormones keep my cluster headaches and status migraines at bay. It’s...reactions38comments
When Migraine Isn't the Most Pressing ProblemIt's unfortunately no secret that I live with several comorbidities of migraine. I've written in the past that I live with Crohn's...reactions3comments
Using Mindful Meditation to Manage InsomniaI have suffered from migraine disease for many years. As the disease has progressed, I have become familiar with many different symptoms...reactions9comments
6 Tips to Always Be Prepared for Your Chronic IllnessAs people with chronic illness, it is important to be proactive. There are many steps that one can take to do this...reactions12comments
Repeat After Me: "Migraine Is Not My Fault"We are led to believe early on in our migraine journey - in imperceivable and pronounced ways, that we are to blame...reactions26comments
My Very Different Pregnancies Without and With MigraineI got pregnant in 2013 and, until that time, could usually expect two to three full-blown migraines with aura a year. It...reactionscomments
3 Ways Acupuncture Helped My MigrainesDuring my childhood, trips to the doctor’s office were as common as treks to the playground. So, when my migraines first started...reactions8comments
The Trickiness of Treating Menstrual MigrainesIn my life, there are some things I can predict. For example, I know without a doubt my 8-year-old will ask for...reactions6comments
Am I Cured? Topiramate and My MigrainesAfter my migraines changed significantly after a bout with COVID, a change in my stress levels, and possibly just my hormones as...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing an Increase in Migraine AttacksHow do you manage a sudden uptick in migraine attacks? I’ve been asking myself this as I’ve wrestled with stress-triggered attacks for...reactions18comments
Should You Be Honest With Your Employer About Migraines?The decision of whether to disclose your migraine diagnosis to a prospective or current employer comes down to weighing the pros and...reactions79comments
A Shift In Weather and My Migraine BasketI live in the midwest, which is known for its whiplash in weather changes, including warm and cold fronts. We had a...reactions10comments
