How To Use the Aimovig Self-InjectorThe newly FDA-approved Aimovig self-injector device by Amgen is the talk of the town when it comes to migraine preventatives these days...reactions22comments
Hemiplegic Migraine and Peripheral NeuropathyWhen my first hemiplegic migraine struck in August, I thought I had enough knowledge to handle it myself, but I treated with...reactions14comments
Living the Chronic LifeLiving life should be pretty easy, right? I’m sure for many people it is, and I don’t begrudge anyone living a normal...reactions3comments
Migraine Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue DrugsMedicines to treat migraine can be confusing. It can be hard to learn which drug to take when, especially when you are...reactions13comments
Migraine Comorbidities: Arnold-Chiari MalformationsMigraineurs often fear MRI, CT scans and other tests their doctors frequently order for them when they receive a tentative diagnosis of...reactions2comments
Invisible Illness, Invisible PersonHaving an invisible illness sometimes feels like being an invisible person. This happens in so many ways: None of the people who've...reactions6comments
Cefaly: A Migraineur's ReviewThe Cefaly has received FDA approval for marketing in the U.S. and early research shows promise, but what's it really like and...reactions71comments
10 Ways to Help Someone With MigraineWhether someone has chronic migraine, high-frequency episodic migraine, or the occasional migraine attack that knocks them out for days on end, nearly...reactions10comments
Making Adjustments to My Reading for My MigrainesI’m a reader. I’m one of those people for whom “books” is part of my personality. I have big bookshelves, lovingly organized...reactions19comments
What's Your Secret: When Effective Treatments Cause Complex Side EffectsWe finally discover an effective treatment that decreases our migraine symptoms, only to find that it comes with complicated side effects such...reactions27comments
Migraine Symptoms: Yawn, Yawn, Yawn"Stop yawning, or go take a nap for a few minutes." I can just hear my dad's voice, exasperated after my tenth...reactions72comments
Migraine, Mental Health, and SleepBoth migraine disease and commonly associated mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can cause major issues with our ability to get...reactions19comments
Migraine Story Time: My Review of a New Children's Book About MigraineA wonderful thing about being a parent is learning about different experiences through all the children's books. Today I talk about a...reactions2comments
Is MSG a Migraine Trigger?Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an additive in many recipes, cuisines, and canned foods. It is considered a “flavor enhancer,” an ingredient added...reactions25comments
What Options Are Available When Migraine Makes You Unable to Work?There are about 30 million migraine patients in the United States, and our work situations are impacted in vastly different ways by...reactions26comments
Attend Retreat Migraine to Learn and Connect with Others Who Live with MigraineLiving with migraine can feel so isolating and overwhelming. Connecting with others and learning more about migraine are powerful ways to counteract...reactions6comments
Fatigue Is...“I’m tired, too” is the usual response when I tell someone I’m fatigued. That would make my blood boil, but anger takes...reactions26comments
Coping MechanismsWith all of the medications and treatments currently available for migraine, there are probably more combinations than I can count that a...reactions8comments
How to Find a Good NeurologistI’ve been living with migraines since I was 7 years old. So, naturally, I’ve met with my fair share of neurologists over...reactions6comments
My Migraine BeginningsI first started having migraine symptoms back in 1995/96. I had come back from Saudi Arabia. I did not know what was...reactions11comments
