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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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Migraine: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if you live with...
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Migraine Comorbidities: Patent Foramen Ovale

So, you’ve been told that you have migraine disease! Some people are relieved to finally have a diagnosis while others have sudden fear and anxiety....
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Journey On: My Journey Living with Vestibular Migraine

The Beginning Looking back now, my journey began 11 years ago on July 14, 2011. Little did I realize that my life would change forever...
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My Experience with Ketamine Infusion at Jefferson Headache Center

Ketamine is a medication that is sometimes used off-label for migraine treatment, and headache specialists on the cutting edge of migraine treatment sometimes prescribe it...
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Migraine Comorbidities: Back Pain

Along with migraine, do you experience back pain? Many people with migraine also have back, joint, shoulder, and neck pain. In fact, according to the...
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Migraine Comorbidities: Autoimmune Diseases

How many chronic conditions do you have, including migraine? Many people with migraine also live with autoimmune diseases - some have multiple - this is...
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Migraine Comorbidities: Insomnia

Does a lack of sleep trigger your migraine attacks? Do you have trouble sleeping? You are not alone if you answered “yes” to either of...
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The Best Gifts for People with Migraine

If you are a last minute kind of person, are you still looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? Are you wondering which migraine-friendly...
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Migraine Medications Explained

A mix of medications is an important part of the migraine treatment toolbox. And while a wide variety of medications are available to help you manage...
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Managing Seasonal Depression: Taking Care of the Body

Migraine, Seasonal Depression and SAD: Part II In our last blog, Managing Seasonal Depression Part 1, we looked at the symptoms and impact of Seasonal...
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Migraine, Seasonal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Migraine, Seasonal Depression and SAD: Part I As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s common to feel the “winter blues.” But for many—especially...
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Managing Seasonal Depression: Taking Care of the Mind

Migraine, Seasonal Depression and SAD: Part III In parts 1 and 2 of this series we discussed seasonal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and...
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