Treatment Options
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 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 MoreMigraine: A Path to Better Days!
Enduring debilitating pain due to ineffective migraine treatment is never something you should simply accept! Perhaps, this is a message that YOU, or a loved one, needs to hear! This June, during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, we want to share a crucial message: Migraine symptoms can improve. A path to better days DOES exist.…
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…
Read MoreMigraine Treatments: Acupuncture for Migraine Relief
Have you ever wondered about acupuncture? Maybe you see it as a covered benefit in your health insurance, or know a friend or colleague who has tried it, but you’re not sure if it is something for you to try? Today, we will explore this ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used…
Read MoreMigraine Treatments: Ice And Heat Therapy For Migraine Relief
Ever wondered why people with migraine often post photos of themselves wearing a weird “hat” on their heads? The truth behind the “ice hat” is actually one based on science. In fact, two of the most frequently used “natural” treatments for migraine attacks are hot and/or cold therapy. Also known as temperature therapy, applying something…
Read MoreNavigating Teen Migraine – How a Small Medical Device Can Make a Big Difference!Â
This blog is part of an educational project supported in part by Theranica, maker of the Nerivio REN. “I was 12 when my migraine attacks started. Up until that point, my two main concerns in life were getting into the cast of the school play, and hoping my crush would notice me during study halls!…
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 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…
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