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The Link Between Migraine & Menstruation

February 5, 2020Leave a comment

By Mizgin - Did you know that around 50% of women who suffer with migraines say that their menstrual cycle affects their migraines? I was surprised to find this out and it helped me put things into perspective for myself. I did some research into the link between migraines and menstruation when my doctor asked … Continue reading The Link Between Migraine & Menstruation

Product Review & Personal Experience: Migraine Glasses

January 24, 2020January 29, 2020Leave a comment

By Peggy - Once upon a time, television was my distraction of choice. Through many long days of chronic migraine pain, it hypnotized and help numb. I could keep the volume low and park myself in front of the screen to (somewhat) keep from focusing on my throbbing head. But last February when the pain … Continue reading Product Review & Personal Experience: Migraine Glasses

My Experience with Triptans for Migraine

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Leave a comment

By Sarina - Triptans. What are they? Triptans are a class of medications most commonly used as abortive relief for migraine and cluster headache. For many migraineurs, triptans are their go-to rescue meds and can successfully beat down a migraine. There are multiple triptans that can be tried, with different types being more or less … Continue reading My Experience with Triptans for Migraine

CBD Oil for Migraineurs?

March 27, 20191 Comment

By John Martinez in association with Axon Relief (Guest Post) -  If you’re active in the migraine community, you may be noticing that CBD oil is starting to pick up steam as a possible treatment for migraine headaches. However, are the floods of positive anecdotal evidence backed by scientific data? The short answer is: not … Continue reading CBD Oil for Migraineurs?

Looking Forward to Relief

January 30, 2019Leave a comment

By Wanda - Have you ever stopped and listed all the treatment methods you’ve used to manage the pain of migraines? We spend so much time, energy, and money on preventive and abortive treatments it can be daunting. According to the Migraine Relief Center, “the costs of migraines in the United States is $78 BILLION … Continue reading Looking Forward to Relief

My Experience With Aimovig

January 24, 20193 Comments

By Sarina - A Little Bit About Aimovig Aimovig. You may have heard the name or seen headache and migraine accounts talk about it on social media, but what exactly is it? Aimovig was the very first medication approved by the FDA solely for the treatment of chronic migraine. Aimovig is a once-a-month injection used … Continue reading My Experience With Aimovig

Looking Back on My 9 Years of Botox for Migraine

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019Leave a comment

By Wanda - In 2010, Botox (onabotulinum-A by Allergan) was approved by the FDA as a treatment to prevent chronic migraines. Chronic migraine is defined by the FDA as affecting at least 2% of the population -- those people having at least 15 migraine days a month. This was a historic step forward for those … Continue reading Looking Back on My 9 Years of Botox for Migraine

Have Migraine, Will Travel: 8 Tips for a Travel Migraine Kit

September 12, 20181 Comment

By Liza - Recently, I wrote about what to keep with you in the car in case your plagued with a sudden migraine while on the road. But what about when you are nowhere near home? What if you are traveling? We’ve all been there, even the most seasoned of us migraine veterans. We prepare … Continue reading Have Migraine, Will Travel: 8 Tips for a Travel Migraine Kit

How Blue Light can Affect People with Chronic Illness

September 9, 2018December 19, 20182 Comments

By Heidi (Guest Writer) - How long would you say you look at computer screens per day? How about the TV? Your phone? Did you know that artificial blue light can damage your eyes with long exposures? Living with a chronic illness can be very isolating and many of us reconnect with the outside world … Continue reading How Blue Light can Affect People with Chronic Illness

Light Sensitivity: A Real Pain for Migraine & Headache Disorders

June 21, 2018Leave a comment

By Greg (Guest Writer from Theraspecs) - Light sensitivity may as well be “Exhibit A” for why migraine is so much more than a headache. It is the second most commonly reported symptom after head-related pain and may affect as many as 90% of people with the condition. And let’s be honest: it can turn … Continue reading Light Sensitivity: A Real Pain for Migraine & Headache Disorders

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