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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.

We invite you to sign up for our blog and be notified whenever a new one posts. Also, if you would like to share your patient story about life with migraine, please feel free to contact us at: info@migrainemeanderings.com.  Your voice matters and we want to hear from you!

Migraine Myth: Migraine is Just a Headache

One of the hardest things that people with migraine live with is stigma, and much of that stigma comes from the myth that migraine is...
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Migraine Myths: Migraine Is (Not) The Same For Everyone

We often hear people say that they didn't realize they had migraine because their "headaches aren't as bad as other people's." Sadly, we also hear...
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Migraine Behind the Mask: Making a Difference Together

What Does Migraine Look Like For You? Every year, Migraine Meanderings asks our migraine community to participate in the Migraine Behind the Mask awareness campaign....
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On a Deserted Island with Migraine?

“How can I feel lonely? I have my family around me and it’s my birthday weekend. Our daughter is visiting, who I haven’t seen in...
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Migraine Myths & Misinformation: People With Migraine Just Need to Push Through

Living with chronic pain can make every day feel like a struggle. Our friends, family and coworkers often don’t understand how much energy is required...
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When Migraine Hurts Can A Positive Attitude Help?

Migraine and other chronic pain conditions take a huge toll on your general well-being. There are days filled with anger, sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness. Some...
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Migraine & Headache Awareness Month: Making a Difference Together

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM), held each June in the U.S., is a vital opportunity for the migraine advocacy community, patients, health care providers,...
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Fatherhood and Migraine

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there! And a big shout out to all the dads who have migraine, are parenting children...
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Migraine Myths: New Medications Have More Side Effects Than Older Ones

One of the most helpful things that has emerged in the past few years as migraine advocacy communities have emerged and grown, is the sharing...
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Migraine Myths: Migraine Doesn’t Get Worse

Migraine is a complex disease that can severely impact one's health and overall quality of life. While we know migraine is so much more than...
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Migraine Myths: My Insurance Determines the Migraine Meds I Can Take

Many people think that they have to take the medications their insurance requires rather than those their doctor prescribes. This is not true, although sometimes...
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Migraine Myths – Migraine Can Be Stopped Or Cured By…

Are people always giving you advice on how to manage your migraine attacks? Does any of this advice include old wives' tale remedies for migraine?...
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