Venting About Migraine DiseaseThis is a post written for the October 2012 Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. This month’s topic was "Venting About Migraine Disease: How do you vent your frustrations about...reactions10comments
Children with Migraine, Tension-Type Headache More Likely to Experience Mental Health, Behavioral IssuesThe connection between migraine disease and certain mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, is well established in the adult population. This research study establishes the same connection between migraine...reactions6comments
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Behavioral Pain ManagementIt was just as I reached the end of the options for things to try to prevent my chronic migraine attacks that the best opportunity for living a quality life...reactions16comments
Migraine Perspective: No Two Migraineurs are AlikeRecently I met a man named Joe who told me about his "letdown" migraine attacks. During the workweek, he's migraine free, but on both days of every weekend, he gets...reactions7comments
NFL Player Tested, Cleared of ConcussionProfessional pre-season football and training camps are for players to vie for positions, learn the plays, get in game shape, and try to avoid injuries like concussions T broken bones...reactionscomments
Prodrome: Migraine Warning SignsAs soon as I woke up yesterday morning, I was pretty sure a migraine was coming on. I couldn't put a finger on the exact symptoms, but I felt "off"...reactions59comments
Fear of Sharing How I FeelEvery month I write many essays and blog posts about living with migraine disease. At the end of each month, I pick six of the posts that I think will...reactions26comments
What’s New in Migraine Research?I just returned from this year’s European Federation of Neurological Sciences meeting where thousands of neurologists from all over the world gather to discuss their latest research. It’s an exciting...reactions6comments
When I struggle to find empathy for other migraineursI must confess something: I am not the best caretaker for fellow migraineurs. It’s not something I like about myself, but it’s the ugly truth. Unless they are caring for...reactions34comments
Shout Out for Good Mainstream Media Coverage of Migraine ResearchMost of the time when mainstream news outlets discuss migraine disease they get it wrong. They reinforce stereotypes, refer to treatments as cures, use the outdated term migraine headaches or...reactions4comments
4 Things I Want You to Know, Friend Without MigraineI wrote this for a collective “You,” for the non-migraineur loved ones who might not understand certain things about my illness. Dear You, I know you are trying to be...reactions8comments
5 Tips for Questioning Your Doctors About Migraine TreatmentsIn the chronic illness community, we talk a lot about how to be empowered patients who work as partners with our healthcare providers to make the very best decisions about...reactions14comments
Where to Find Accurate Information About Migraine Treatments & MedicationsWhen your doctor recommends a new (or new to you) medication or treatment for your migraines, it can be overwhelming. Perhaps you've never heard of the medication or what you've...reactionscomments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Sjogren’s SyndromeThere are currently over 100 different autoimmune diseases, and autoimmunity is considered to be one of the top two reasons for illness in the United States. Approximately 50 million people...reactions10comments
Treatment Experiences: Tiger BalmAs you can imagine, I’ve experimented with lots of typical and off-the-beaten-path treatments for my migraine disease since I started getting attacks when I was in middle school. Some have...reactions18comments
Memorable Migraine 4: Bookselling While IllA couple of weeks ago, my dear friend and bookseller R. took me out for a much-belated birthday dinner. We went to a local restaurant before wandering over to the...reactions2comments
Migraine Awareness Month #28: Lights, Camera, ActionPick a movie character you can identify with, talk a bit about them and why you identify with them. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I immediately knew Buffy would be my...reactions1comment
Migraine Awareness Month #26: From The Outside Looking InHere at Migraine.com we’re participating in the National Migraine Awareness Month Blogging Challenge during the month of June. All of the patient advocates are taking turns to cover the prompts...reactions2comments
Migraine Awareness Month #20: Run, Forest, Run!Here at Migraine.com we’re participating in the National Migraine Awareness Month Blogging Challenge during the month of June. All of the patient advocates are taking turns to cover the prompts...reactionscomments
Migraine Awareness Month #16: Lead, follow or get out of the wayHere at Migraine.com we're participating in the National Migraine Awareness Month Blogging Challenge during the month of June. All of the patient advocates are taking turns to cover the prompts...reactionscomments