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5 Tips for Finding a Migraine-Friendly Career
Managing migraine is an unpaid, full-time job, often with no time off. Unfortunately, most of us need to find a way to earn a living too. How exactly can we navigate both of these “jobs”? The workplace is full of migraine triggers, and is not always supportive when it comes to accommodating people with migraine.…
Read More“Just Keep Working” – Migraine in the Construction Industry
Migraine disease is often misunderstood as “just a headache.” In reality, it is a complex neurological disorder affecting approximately one in seven people worldwide, and is among the leading causes of disability for working-age adults. For many individuals, migraine involves far more than pain. Symptoms may include nausea, visual disturbances, sensitivity to light and sound,…
Read MoreMigraine Awareness: Finding Joy Even When Migraine Defines You
I hear ALL the time about not letting migraine or any other chronic illness define you. I’m sorry, but I think that is dumb. Seriously stupid. Chronic migraine has forced me to lose my career and several close relationships, and has changed how I see, fit into, and experience this world. It has also changed…
Read MoreNavigating Migraine in Your 20s: A Guide to Management
Transitioning into adulthood is a major milestone, but for those with migraine, it comes with a unique set of hurdles. Between starting careers, navigating insurance, and managing shifting hormones, young adults (ages 18-29) often find themselves juggling a complex neurological disease alongside their new independence. Based on a recent conversation with migraine specialist Dr. Bilchik,…
Read MoreMen Get Migraine, Too! Let’s Celebrate Dads With Migraine
It’s Father’s Day, and today we want to celebrate all the dads out there. Especially those who have migraine disease, are parenting a child with migraine disease, or maybe both. Migraine is often considered a “woman’s disease.” It’s true that women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraine. However, men…
Read MoreNew Bill Could Help Millions of People with Migraine Disease
Did you know that more than 40 million Americans suffer from migraine and many more from over 200 other headache disorders? These headaches are not just painful-they are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Yet they are often ignored in research and healthcare funding. That might change soon with a new bill called…
Read MoreDrug‑Free Migraine Relief: A Conversation with Theranica CEO Alon Ironi
Migraine is a progressive disease that impacts all areas of life. Without effective treatment, it can get worse. For those who can’t take or tolerate medications for migraine, FDA-cleared migraine devices are crucial for disease management. Despite this, healthcare professionals are often unaware of such devices, or tend to dismiss them as “experimental.” Patients, on the…
Read MoreMigraine Comorbidities: Mental Health Disorders
Migraine is comorbid with a range of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and many other mood disorders. According to one study, up to 47% of people with migraine have comorbid depression, and up to 58% have comorbid anxiety—both commonly occurring especially among people with chronic migraine. Researchers believe there may be some neurological connection between migraine and mental health disorders and there is emerging evidence of genetic links between migraine, depression, and anxiety.
Read MoreMigraine-Friendly Cleaning Tips
Does the start of spring have you ready to clean your entire home? Springtime is always associated with a “fresh start” and cleaning. However, keeping our home clean is a year-round job. Cleaning when you have migraine disease can be a double-edged sword. Living in clutter or a home that is not as organized and…
Read MoreA Guide to FDA-Cleared Migraine Devices
Imagine living with a disease that within minutes can suddenly turn your day upside down: the world narrows to throbbing pain, nausea, and lights that feel like daggers—another migraine attack stealing your plans, your productivity, and your peace. You’ve tried medications, lifestyle tweaks, and everything your doctor suggested, but the attacks keep coming. What if…
Read MoreHow Does Migraine Affect Women?
I know a lot of people with migraine disease, and most of them are women. Besides my brother, I didn’t personally know any men with migraine until recently. It turns out that migraine is the single most disabling disease worldwide for women under the age of 49. Why does migraine seem to affect women more…
Read MoreHistamine And Migraine: Is There A Connection?
If you live with migraine disease, you likely know that there are some guidelines you need to try and follow: avoid your triggers, stay hydrated, have good sleep hygiene, and much more! Yet, for many, the “thunderstorm” in the brain frequently arrives anyway, despite your best efforts. If your migraine triggers seem random, come after…
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