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5 Reasons Why Migraine Meds May Not Work
This blog is part of our myths and misinformation series, where we separate migraine fact from fiction. This time we are looking at a myth that sadly can inhibit people from getting to the right doctor or getting the treatment they desperately need. Today we are asking, “Is it a migraine if migraine medications don’t…
Read MoreThe Real Voice of Migraine
There is no shortage of online migraine information (or misinformation) lately. It seems whenever I check my social media feeds or Google, so-called experts have something to say. For instance, sharing the latest treatment hack, like soaking your feet in hot water to stop an attack! By the way… in case you’re wondering, that doesn’t…
Read MoreMigraine and Hair Loss
Losing hair can be a very distressing and scary experience, even though unfortunately it is quite common. In fact, most people will lose hair at some point in their lifetime. Our hair is so often tied to our identities, so it’s natural to feel a range of emotions when we notice it is thinning or…
Read MoreMigraine 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 “just a headache.” What many people still don’t realize is that migraine is so much more than just a headache. While head pain is often the most notable migraine symptom,…
Read MoreMigraine 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 people telling others that they “don’t really have migraine” for the same reason. However, it is a myth that migraine is the same for everyone; migraine is better considered as…
Read MoreMigraine 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. This migraine advocacy campaign aims to help people without migraine better understand what life with migraine is like. Migraine is a highly stigmatized disease, and our campaign lets people with…
Read MoreMigraine 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 of us to complete even the most basic tasks. Some believe that if we just pushed ourselves, we could do more. But anyone living with migraine knows just how difficult…
Read MoreWhen 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 days it’s like the people around you don’t see how pain is affecting you, and then you can also start feeling resentful and frustrated. Pain causes stress, which then causes…
Read MoreMigraine & 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, and pharmaceutical companies to make a difference together. It is incredibly encouraging each year to see organizations and individuals pull together both by creating materials and helping share them, and…
Read MoreFatherhood 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 with migraine, or both. Even though women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraine, men also experience migraine attacks that can seriously impact their daily…
Read MoreMigraine 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 of information about medications. While generally a positive thing, there are also negative aspects. This is seen most clearly in the discussion of migraine medication side effects (or “adverse events”),…
Read MoreMigraine 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 just a headache, many people are not aware that migraine can worsen over time, or chronify. Preventing migraine from becoming chronic is not always possible, but there are steps we…
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