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Summer Migraine Tips: From Dog Days to the Last Days

August 17, 2018Leave a comment

By Wanda - There are a few simple things to remember even in the last days of summer when one has migraines. 1. HYDRATION IS KEY. Staying hydrated is important to keeping our bodies healthy in general, but even more so in summer. The constant transition from air conditioning to the outdoor heat of these … Continue reading Summer Migraine Tips: From Dog Days to the Last Days

Migraine & Headache Disease Research

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018Leave a comment

By Wanda - Lets start at the beginning with the definition of “research”: 1. Noun - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions 2. Verb - investigate systematically Remember doing research papers in school? In order to become our own best advocate, we … Continue reading Migraine & Headache Disease Research

Migraine & Disability: A Battle Fought Round the World

June 11, 2018June 12, 2018Leave a comment

By Wanda - There are few things you need to know when talking migraines and disability. First, either you, or someone you know suffers from migraine—and no, not just because you are reading this blog. According to NIH and a 2015 study, migraine effects roughly 1 out of every 6 Americans, and 1 in 5 … Continue reading Migraine & Disability: A Battle Fought Round the World

Debunking 13 Migraine Myths

March 11, 2018April 19, 20181 Comment

By Krystina & Jorie There’s no doubt that migraine is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions there is among both doctors and patients. Even in the medical community we've noticed a lot of incorrect vocabulary (which we'll talk about more below), and among patients we've seen that we don’t connect our symptoms properly or … Continue reading Debunking 13 Migraine Myths

The Reality of Medication Shaming

January 29, 20181 Comment

By Jorie - A few months ago, I was profoundly confronted with something I’m sure the majority of us chronic pain patients face pretty frequently: medication shaming. We’ve all heard about it happening, but sometimes we think we’re immune to the scrutinization and stereotyping. Oh, don’t worry, we think, this only happens to those people … Continue reading The Reality of Medication Shaming

A Chronicle of I.O.P. (Intensive Outpatient) Group Therapy

November 29, 2017Leave a comment

By Jorie - Recently I wrote about a mental breakdown I had involving my bipolar disorder and a severe mixed episode with psychosis. As part of my treatment plan, in conjunction with treatment for my physical illnesses, I agreed with my psychiatrist to try IOP (Intensive Outpatient Therapy) in the form of a group setting … Continue reading A Chronicle of I.O.P. (Intensive Outpatient) Group Therapy

Comfort Foods for Migraine

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017Leave a comment

By Brittany - One of the most common side effects of migraine are nausea and loss of appetite. The two go hand in hand, or can be individual symptoms. Luckily, my nausea rarely escalates (I feel for you those of you who struggle!) but it is the symptom that has been with me almost daily … Continue reading Comfort Foods for Migraine

When a Doctor “Gives Up” on You

November 7, 20171 Comment

By Jorie - I’m no stranger to doctors. I’ve been in and out of the doors of many different specialists over the 15 plus years of my living with chronic migraines. I’ve had good doctors and I’ve had bad doctors. I’ve had every flavor of doctor out there... or so I thought. Until recently, I … Continue reading When a Doctor “Gives Up” on You

Understanding Your Medical Rights

November 5, 2017November 12, 2017Leave a comment

By Kirstie & Jorie - When it comes to knowing your rights with the medical field, things can get murky. The fine print isn’t always easy to read and most of us sign our names away anyway, prompted by quick receptionists and needing to just get it done. But do you really know what your … Continue reading Understanding Your Medical Rights

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