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Managing Migraine Through the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. While there is so much to be grateful for and to celebrate, this time of the year can feel quite stressful, especially for those of us living with chronic illness. From bright lights and over-stimulating crowds to the decadent treats and time-intensive traditions, migraine triggers are everywhere. However, there are ways to enjoy the season without overdoing it.
Read MoreNavigating Migraine and Relationships – the Joy and Challenges
No one likes to be struggling with pain and feel like a burden to their loved ones and friends. Equally, no one likes to see a loved one in pain and not be able to intervene. Relationships when one or more people live with a chronic disease such as migraine can be incredibly challenging to…
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Migraine
When traditional migraine treatments aren’t effective enough on their own, combining them with alternative options, such as physical therapy, may help. According to research, physical therapy can help reduce the impact and disability of migraine disease and improve strength, endurance, and mobility. In addition to medications and medical devices for migraine, patients may benefit from…
Read MoreChronic Migraine & Friendships: Navigating the Pain of Social Loss
Living with chronic daily migraine has been a journey filled with both physical pain and emotional struggle. My experience with migraine disease began when I was only four years old. Not surprisingly, the constant presence of pain has fostered a deep sense of frustration over the years. The biggest challenge being the unpredictability of my…
Read MoreMen with Migraine – The Double Standard
According to a study conducted by Cleveland Clinic, only about 60% of men attend yearly doctors’ checkups. Another 61% of men stated they only go to a doctor or physician if a medical issue becomes unbearable for them to deal with on their own. For minor issues such as colds, the flu, or otherwise, most…
Read MoreGrowing Up with Migraine: Trying to Fit In and Appear Normal
When you’re young, the thing you want most, the thing you strive for most, is to fit in. In our childhoods, we dress the way we’re told is cool, we act the way we see our peers act, we carry ourselves the way we deem to be the status quo. As we journey into adolescence…
Read MoreMen – Talk to Your Partner About Migraine!
Look guys, I get it. We take pride in our ability to handle pain and keep on chugging along. There’s almost a sort of hero mentality we get when we manage to overcome animosity and suffering. It keeps our pride strong and ego up, and there’s no greater example of this than in our relationships.…
Read MoreNavigating Chronic Migraine: One Woman’s Quest To Find The Right Doctor And Preventive Treatment
Thank you to Lundbeck, the makers of VYEPTI, for sponsoring this post. As a nursing student, Nicole, 32, has a busy yet rewarding life. She works 12-hour hospital shifts as a nursing assistant and spends her free time traveling and playing with her dogs, Bailey and Snoopy. She’s also lived with the invisible, excruciating pain…
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…
Read MoreMedicare Changes To Migraine Medication Coverage in 2025
Do you know about the upcoming Medicare changes to migraine medication coverage in 2025? Are you confused or worried about figuring out if this change is a good or a bad thing? Not sure if you have to do anything next month when Medicare plan selection starts for 2025? If so, you’re not alone! The…
Read MoreLife With Migraine in College: 3 Tips to Help You Survive
Do you ever feel embarrassed about your struggle with migraine in college? I felt this way throughout most of my college career. It never struck me as something that I needed to make a big deal about, especially to friends. It was just pain, as far as I was concerned, and not something I usually…
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