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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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Understanding 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...
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Have 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...
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Non-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 &...
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Ready or Not, It’s Back to School Time with Migraine

Ready or not, it’s time to head back to school! This time tends to be a mixed bag of nerves and excitement as kids, teachers,...
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Migraine, Gastroparesis, And The Brain-Gut Axis

Have you ever wondered about how your brain and gut interact during migraine attacks? Why do attacks often cause nausea or even vomiting? What does...
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6 Tips for Heading Back to School with Migraine

It’s that time of year again! As students head back to school, it seems parents are scrambling to get their kids ready for the new...
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Is Dehydration A Migraine Trigger?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lauren Natbony Has anyone ever said to you about your migraine attacks, "Just drink a glass of water"? When it comes...
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My Experience With Acupuncture for Migraine Relief

As a long-time migraine patient, I recently decided to give acupuncture a try. Acupuncture is an ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s used to...
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My Experience With Daith Piercing For Migraine

Recently, my teenage daughter and I (we both live with migraine) decided to give the daith piercing a shot. Or rather, she convinced me that...
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Traveling With Migraine? Tips For Packing Your Carry On Bag

Anytime you travel, anxiety and stress follow. Will I have a migraine attack? Will I have the meds I need to treat my attack? What...
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Surviving Migraine at the Beach, Amusement Park, and on Overnight Stays

Summertime can be brutal on someone living with migraine. The heat, humidity, sunshine, and so much more can all trigger a migraine attack. When you...
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Is It a Sinus Headache or a Migraine?

Have you ever had a sinus infection that turns into a migraine attack? If so, you’re not alone in this. Pain caused by the sinuses...
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