CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve DysfunctionMigraine was once thought to be a problem of the blood vessels in the brain. In the past 2 decades, researchers have...reactions10comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
My Cruise Packing PreparationsMaking a list and checking it a million times. When I prepare to take a trip, I am notorious for making lists...reactions46comments
Receiving Emotional Support with MigraineChronic pain can be lonely. It can feel like too heavy of a load to carry alone. We want to feel supported...reactions39comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for MigraineMigraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature...reactions56comments
A Look at Retreat Migraine from a First TimerFirst off, I did not know that there was a conference dedicated to migraine and headache disorders. I found out through Migraine.com...reactions5comments
What's Your Secret: Dealing With AphasiaAphasia - or experiencing the challenge of finding words or speaking, is a common prodrome for many migraineurs. A lot of us...reactions42comments
Dear Migraine…Dear Migraine, We’ve known each other for a long time now. Nearly 45 years, actually. We met when I was only five...reactions28comments
When a Migraine Threatened to Ruin My Wedding DayAs I woke up on my wedding day, I could immediately feel a migraine brewing. It wasn’t a full-blown, debilitating migraine, but...reactions15comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?When I say the word advocacy, what picture comes to mind? Do you envision standing before a committee in Congress testifying? Do...reactions3comments
Maintaining the Migraine MachineMy migraine (mygraine, gotta get in that portmantua) journey has been quite the complicated one, wherein I’ve never really been consistent. What...reactions3comments
Mindful DistractionYou may have come across the joke “French people are so tough they eat pain for breakfast”. As a Francophone, I always...reactions8comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions1comment
5 Ways Yoga Can Help MigraineHave you ever rolled your eyes when some well-meaning stranger suggested that you practice yoga to cure your migraine? Well, you're definitely...reactions7comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactions4comments
In the Face of Change: Quieting Migraine with RoutineI’ve been through a series of extreme life transitions in this past year - divorce, house sale, empty nest, and an impending...reactions7comments
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...reactions20comments
Migraine Dark Room 101Fort building has always been a passion of mine. What started as a way to ‘create new and fantastical worlds’ turned into...reactions1comment
The Subjectivity and Relativity of PainWhen it comes to analyzing our pain, we consider both the subjectivity and relativity of that pain. A subjective view of pain...reactions5comments
The Cyclical and Linear Nature of MigraineHave you ever thought you had your migraine condition figured out? Even if just for a moment? Perhaps you had a handle...reactions18comments
