13 Things People With Migraine DO Want to HearIf you’ve read what not to say to someone with migraine, you may be wondering if there is anything left that you CAN say. The answer is yes, absolutely! There...reactions7comments
“Migraine Brain” Part II – working memory deficitsIn Treating "Migraine Brain" , I introduced the idea of using mental health strategies to compensate for memory and focus problems brought on by migraine. This can be accomplished by identifying your...reactions8comments
When nausea isn’t a migraine symptomIt is tempting to blame every new symptom on migraine, especially if it is a known symptom of migraine. Take nausea, for example. When we get nauseous, we assume it’s...reactions1comment
4 Summertime Triggers and Their Migraine-Friendly AlternativesSummertime can be a nice time of year, but it also comes with some potential migraine triggers. Sunscreen is a major trigger for some migraineurs, and with the smells, the...reactions17comments
Muscle Weakness During the Postdrome Stage of MigraineMigraine postdrome can last many hours (sometimes over a day!), and boy, oh boy, have I been feeling that lately. In the old days (I sound like I’m reminiscing fondly...reactions8comments
"You're Doing Everything Right"“You’re doing everything right.” My friend Kate wrote that to me in a card when my migraines were at their very worst. Her words carried me through my darkest, most...reactions7comments
You can wish away one migraine trigger: what will you choose?I am your fairy godmother, and I am here to grant you just one wish. Now before you let your thoughts get too, um, wishful, know that there are very...reactions18comments
Frustrations in the ERI don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing when the doctors and nurses in the ER start to recognize you. On one hand it can make...reactions13comments
The Migraine Food Trigger You’ve Probably Never Heard OfI went from having a migraine attack every time I ate (no exaggeration) to having only a few a week. The explanation of how I did it is long and involved...reactions28comments
Five Tips for Traveling with Chronic MigraineSummertime is traveling time for many of us. Unfortunately, travel and chronic migraine don’t often mix. Make the most of your trip with these five tips: For more tips on...reactions4comments
Migraine management confidence boostersBefore I had to quit working due to headache disorders, I discovered the need for creative ways to manage migraine. As a home-based family therapist, I practically lived in my...reactions6comments
10 Ways Migraine is Not “Just a Headache”Migraine is a neurological disorder that’s largely inherited, and migraine attacks are terribly painful and often disabling. Sadly, though, migraine is frequently dismissed as “just a headache,” and migraineurs are...reactions12comments
Unusual Migraine Symptoms: Earaches, Ear PainDo your ears ever hurt or burn like you have an earache? Does the pain come and go, but never lasts very long? Have you had a doctor look at...reactions82comments
Will Botox Work For You? New Study May Provide a ClueEver since 2010, when the FDA approved Botox for the treatment of chronic migraine, migraineurs and/or our doctors have been eager to try it. (My neurologist, for instance, brings it...reactions19comments
Our Best AdviceIn honor of Migraine Awareness month (#MHAM) last month, I asked my fellow patient advocates here at Migraine.com what their best advice would be to any and all Migraineurs. From...reactions1comment
Early Signs and Symptoms of a Migraine AttackAs we know, people with migraine experience a vast number of symptoms during a migraine attack, and every person's experience is unique. In addition to actual symptoms during an attack...reactions106comments
When you rebel and risk a migraineI find myself wanting to confess things on here because I know that I am talking to a room (however virtual) of other migraineurs who understand what it is like...reactions25comments
Why Change is So HardJune marks Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache disorders on everyone’s life. Lots of bloggers out...reactions1comment
Hold On - Migraine and depressionJune marks Headache & Migraine Awareness Month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache disorders on everyone’s life. Lots of bloggers out...reactions2comments
Your Body Language Shapes Who You AreJune marks Migraine & Headache Awareness month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache disorders on everyone’s life. Lots of bloggers out...reactions2comments
