Migraine Symptoms
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Migraine: What You Need to Know to Take Control
If you’re a woman who’s been struggling with migraine attacks and are now noticing changes as you approach your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you’re not alone—and there’s hope! Migraine is more than just a headache – it’s a complex neurological disease that can affect your entire life. This blog is based on a live webinar…
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…
Read MoreMigraine, 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 it mean to have “gastroparesis” during an attack? Why is that important to me? Does this impact trying to figure out the best way(s) to get my migraine attacks under…
Read MoreIs 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 to preventing, reducing, or stopping migraine symptoms, staying hydrated is always a top recommendation, but is it really as simple as just drinking water to stop your attacks? In this…
Read MoreMy 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 treat various ailments and conditions, and some studies show it can have many benefits for alleviating migraine and its related symptoms (you can read more about acupuncture and how it…
Read MoreMy 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 I was cool enough to get the piercing so that I would go along with her plan! A few weeks ago, I wrote about daith piercing as an unconventional remedy…
Read MoreIs 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 and migraine attacks can have very similar symptoms, so much so that it can be hard to know which type of pain you are experiencing. However, identifying the kind of…
Read MoreMigraine and the Brain-Gut Connection: Learn More, Expect More!
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? Does this impact finding out the best way(s) to get my migraine attacks under control? And… is it even possible to do that?! In this blog,…
Read MoreDisrupting Migraine Chronification: You Deserve Better Now!
Blog Content Medically reviewed by Christopher Gottschalk, MD. Thanks to our industry partner, Lundbeck, for sponsoring this educational project. Did you know that migraine is a progressive disease? Maybe this is the first time you have heard this. Or maybe you’ve heard rumors, but have dismissed them as only applying to people who are really…
Read MoreDaith Piercing for Migraine Relief
Daith piercing is an unconventional remedy for migraine relief, and it is gaining a lot of social media attention. The piercing, which involves puncturing the innermost cartilage fold of the ear, known as the helix crus, has been associated with potential health benefits, including the possible alleviation of migraine symptoms. The procedure is typically carried…
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