Posts Tagged ‘stop migraine’
Can Migraine Get Worse Over Time?
“People who have migraine treatments that don’t really work are likely to get worse – it’s that simple!” A sobering quote from certified headache specialist Dr. Christopher Gottschalk(opens in new tab), and one that leaves more questions than answers in its wake. Does migraine disease change over time(opens in new tab)? If so, why does…
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 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 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…
Read More3 Tips For Surviving New Year’s Eve With Migraine
If you’re one of the 42 million people in the United States who struggle with migraine, then you likely know how difficult planning around major holidays can be. Debilitating migraine attacks can often get in the way of enjoying time spent with friends and family. This issue can become even more prevalent if you like…
Read More6 Easy Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
As the countdown to Christmas is underway, here are 5 simple things you can do to beat that last minute holiday stress.
Read MoreMen 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 easy for men to end up feeling isolated and unheard in their experience. This blog stems from an insightful interview I had with Qasim Amin Nathari, a man who courageously…
Read MoreOccipital Neuralgia and Facial Pain
While trigeminal neuralgia is the most common of the facial pain diagnoses, there are others that cause facial pain. Understanding the various pain sensations and how they arise can help patients have better conversations with healthcare providers and look at different treatment options to best address the symptoms. Of the conditions explored in this blog, occipital neuralgia is the most prevalent, which stems from a spinal nerve but causes pain to be experienced in the head.
Read MoreTrigeminal 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, “The Good Doctor” and “Chicago Med” both featured a patient with what is nicknamed “the suicide disease.” In both cases, they had successful microvascular decompression surgery performed, leaving many to…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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 “gastroparesis” during an attack, and why is that important to me? Does this impact trying to figure out the best way(s) to get my migraine attacks under control? And… is…
Read MoreHave 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 when it happens? Have you ever been given a prescription for an acute medication that is a tablet, only to discover that you don’t know what to do when you…
Read MoreNon-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 & Zembrace Does your migraine pill work every time? Do you experience nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain during your migraine attacks? Have you ever woken up in the middle of the…
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