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Welcome to the Migraine Meanderings blog where we share patient stories as well as information on migraine triggers, symptoms, disease management, treatment options, and much more! Learn more about life with migraine and discover the impact of the patient's voice.

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Men with Migraine: Real Advice from Guys Who Get It

Migraine isn’t just a bad headache—it’s a life changer. For many men, talking about it feels impossible. Society often expects men to “man up,” but...
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Men with Migraine: Insights and Hope

Living with migraine is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to men. Too often seen just as a “women’s disease, ” it is all too...
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding Migraine in Men

When most people think of migraine, they often picture a woman suffering from a severe headache. But did you know that 25% of people with...
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Create an Attitude of Gratitude With Migraine

With Thanksgiving and the holidays just around the corner, the season of gratitude is underway. For those of us living with chronic illness like migraine,...
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Men with Migraine – The Double Standard

According to a study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, only about 60% of men attend yearly doctors’ checkups. Another 61% of men stated they only...
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Occipital Neuralgia and Facial Pain

Occipital, Geniculate & Glossopharyngeal Neuralgias While trigeminal neuralgia is the most common of the facial pain diagnoses, others cause facial pain. Understanding the various pain...
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Depression And Anxiety During Migraine Attacks

Do you experience depression or anxiety symptoms during migraine attacks? There are 4 phases of a migraine attack, and our members have shared that they...
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Trigeminal Neuralgia & Facial Pain

A Complex and Acutely Painful Condition Trigeminal neuralgia, while a rare disorder, is one of the more commonly heard of facial pain disorders. In 2021,...
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Understanding Migraine: The Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever wondered about the gut-brain connection in migraine? Why do attacks often cause nausea or even vomiting? What does it mean to have...
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Have You Talked with Your Doctor About a Migraine Action Plan?

Have you ever been given a new preventive migraine medication, only to get home and realize that you have nothing to stop an actual attack...
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Non-Oral Acute Migraine Medicines: Can They Make a Difference for You?

This blog is written by the staff at Migraine Meanderings as part of an educational project sponsored by Tonix Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Tosymra &...
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Ready or Not, It’s Back to School Time with Migraine

Ready or not, it’s time to head back to school! This time tends to be a mixed bag of nerves and excitement as kids, teachers,...
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