Life with Migraine
Migraine 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 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-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 MoreSymbravo™: A New Breakthrough for Migraine Relief – What You Should Know
Migraine is a powerful and disabling condition that affects millions of people. Many in the migraine community have shared their struggles with finding treatments that bring fast and lasting relief, and in 2025, the FDA approved a new medication called Symbravo. Below, we break down what makes Symbravo™ unique, how it works, the benefits 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 MoreThe Transition from Migraine Self-Stigma to Self-Care
Imagine it’s a Friday evening, late into your college semester. You just got out of your 3 ½ hour Bio lecture, and you’re probably kicking yourself for scheduling your most arduous class to finish off your week. You’re tired from the dull lecture, worn out from the week prior, and maybe even a bit frustrated…
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 MoreMigraine-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
How to show support for people living with migraine as we celebrate this day of love. Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day is almost here, which means it’s time to officially celebrate the ones we love (and ourselves)! Unfortunately, many gifts that are traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day can trigger migraine attacks. With a few easy swaps,…
Read MoreCold Weather and Migraine
As winter settles in, extreme cold and snowy conditions have arrived. If you are sensitive to weather changes, you may notice an increase in migraine attacks and migraine-related symptoms during these colder months. We may not be able to control the weather, but there are steps we can take to manage attacks that come this…
Read MoreTwo Tips for Migraine in 2026
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Many of us will resolve to achieve all kinds of goals this year, including managing migraine attacks more effectively. However, it’s important to remember that your overall health improvement goals can often be better achieved by taking small, actionable steps. Here are two tips for migraine in 2026…
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