How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere ElseEveryone is naïve at the beginning of their headache journey. Before I found a headache specialist and wrote a book on cluster headaches, I foolishly believed in a cure. My... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Winning a Disability AppealHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Headache Disease and InsomniaHave you ever wondered which came first: headache disease, or insomnia? I have had both for as long as I can remember. Migraine disease started in childhood for me, as... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do You Start Your Migraine Treatment Journey?Anyone who lives with migraine disease will tell you the journey from diagnosis to effective treatment is a marathon. “How did you start getting your migraine treated?" is a common... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing Migraine Attacks: How Do I Manage My Care?I've been dealing with migraine for as long as I can remember. In fact, I have some vivid memories of childhood being curled up in the fetal position, laying on... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal ThoughtsContent Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page or reach out to... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hope, Fear, and Trying ANOTHER Migraine MedicationRecently my headache specialist started me on yet another preventive migraine medication. Not surprisingly, my emotions have been all over the place! Anyone who lives with migraine, and especially chronic... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Appealing A Disability RejectionHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Migraine Myths DebunkedWe say it all the time, migraine is more than “just a headache.” In fact, there are nearly 39 million of us in the United States only saying this. Yet... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Changing My Migraine Regimen: Trying New TreatmentsI’ve written several articles about my journey to my current treatment plan. I started with my primary care physician and saw several neurologists who at the time told me that... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How A Hat Helps Me Avoid A Migraine In The WinterI’ve always been an “accessories” kind of girl. Belts, scarves, handbags, you name it and I’m probably a fan. It’s possible this developed out of a love for going through... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How My Migraine Journey Started"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu I always think about this quote when starting something new. Since my journey with migraine began, I've... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When My ENT Visit Turned Into a Headache AppointmentI have a long history of ear, nose, and throat issues. This started with needing pressure equalizing (PE) tubes, at 5. I had to get this procedure almost yearly til... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Cognitive Neuropsychology Evaluation for DisabilityHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Starting Acupuncture for My Chronic MigraineAcupuncture is one of those remedies that some people say help them with migraine pain and prevents their attacks. There have been studies as well as anecdotal accounts on social... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Free or Inexpensive Coping Tools for MigraineMigraine treatments can be expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes hard to get approval for if you’re working with insurance. Over the years I’ve found some things that I use to help... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
My Worst Cluster Headache Cycle Caused Hair Loss and Nerve DamageEpisodic cluster headaches are an enigma. Most of the time, I'm a "normal" 34-year-old woman. Once or twice a year, I experience heinous attacks of head pain that may last... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Complex Migraine Preventative TreatmentMy chronic migraine has been such a complex issue to manage. I have tried several medications and procedures to manage my condition. None of these alone have made any changes... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Migraine-Friendly Date Night IdeasLet’s face it migraine can put a heavy strain on our relationships. It’s hard to make – and keep – plans with family and friends. We never know when the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kicked Off Disability? What Are Your Options?Holly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments