The Ugly Truth: Poop Issues and Migraine DiseaseLet’s talk about something not so charming, shall we? Let’s talk about the IBS and/or diarrhea that accompanies migraine disease for a...reactions35comments
Migraine, Allodynia, and Central SensitizationMigraines can be responsible for symptoms beyond headaches. But, sometimes, it is not clear how these other symptoms relate to migraines. One...reactions43comments
3 Crazy Cravings That Help Me Get Through My MigrainesThe last migraine I had I named Shirley. Shirley sent me straight to bed after supper. The nausea I was experiencing with...reactions76comments
How to Wean Off Caffeine“Your brain is on fire and caffeine is gasoline.” My headache specialist said that to me five years ago. After two decades...reactions10comments
Migraine at Work: How HR Professionals See MigraineAs awful as it is to have a migraine attack at work, the stigma and lack of understanding among supervisors and coworkers...reactions31comments
Mismatched Lego Pieces of Communication: Aphasia and MigraineRecently, while we were on a walk, I was talking with my partner about my migraines because I was having a particularly...reactions21comments
Non-Prescription Abortives“If she can take Excedrin and go back to work, then it’s not really a migraine.” I bet you’ve heard this one...reactions17comments
Expert Answer: Sensation of heat during migraine attackQuestion: Is it normal to feel “heat” at the location of my head pain during a migraine? I sometimes mistake it for...reactions36comments
Cluster Headache Food TriggersThere are no clear-cut causes of cluster headaches, a form of primary headache. These painful headaches typically affect one side of the...reactions4comments
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Crystal TherapyCrystal therapy is one of the lesser-used and possibly more controversial complementary therapies for migraine, but one I find quite interesting. Crystal...reactions94comments
The Song That Best Describes My Migraines Is...We asked you for the names of songs that describe your migraine - and you told us! Migraine is different for everyone...reactions95comments
Getting Shot in the ButtI was never great about needles growing up. Sure, I say this as if I have gotten even remotely better at them...reactions1comment
Chronic Migraine and New Abortive TrialThe muscles in my neck start to get too tight. As I roll my head in a circular motion to ease my...reactions12comments
Dating with Migraine DiseaseIt is estimated that over 37 million Americans live with migraine. However, there is still stigma and misunderstanding regarding headache disease. Navigating...reactions20comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with migraine...reactions4comments
Draining the Life Out of YouI am a fairly energetic person, or at least I was before the migraines became so consistent. Even through the episodic migraines...reactions115comments
To Push Through or Not...THAT is the Migraine Question!One of the greatest challenges that many of us face when living with a chronic disease like migraine is figuring out when...reactions2comments
Driving Miss KatieI remember how excited I was as a teenager to get my driver's license. Growing up in a small town, driving meant...reactions8comments
What If It Really Is Stress That’s Making You Sick?Migraines are debilitating. They hold me captive in a dark room until the pain and vomiting pass – sometimes hours and sometimes...reactions4comments
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor'sAccording to our 2018 Migraine In America survey data, 74% of those with migraine had to see more than one doctor before...reactionscomments
