Managing Migraine

Managing Migraine

Preparing for Passover in the Context of Diet Culture and Migraine

Navigating diet culture while living with migraine has forced me to reassess how I think, and speak, about food.

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5 Migraine Mistakes You May Still Be Making in 2022

5 Migraine Mistakes You May Still Be Making in 2022

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4 Facts About Cannabis and Migraine That Might Surprise You

While research is emerging, there’s still a lot to share about medical marijuana for migraine.

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What’s New in Migraine Research?

There is still so much we don't know about migraine, but research into the condition is constantly growing and evolving.

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7 Must-Have Items I Keep in My Migraine First Aid Kit

Having the right tools on hand can help you feel prepared for any migraine attack.

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My Migraine Attacks Stopped When I Quit Birth Control. What’s the Link?

Every month, the pain and nausea left me unable to function. I wondered: Is there a link between hormonal birth control and migraine?

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Barometric Pressure and Migraine: How I Cope with the Transition to Fall

I've found that barometric changes trigger my migraine attacks. These tips have helped me better navigate the changing seasons.

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6 Tips for Managing Migraine This Winter

Cold air, barometric changes, and holiday stress can all contribute to migraine attacks. These tips can help.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your Next Migraine Appointment

Preparing for your appointment can help you make the most of your time with your doctor.

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Contemplative Practices Can Help When You Live with Chronic Pain

Pain has taught me a lot about who I am. My contemplative practice has been an important part of my journey into knowing myself.

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9 Tips for Making It Through Big Life Events If a Migraine Attack Strikes

9 Tips for Making It Through Big Life Events If a Migraine Attack Strikes

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5 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Migraine Doctor

It’s OK to move on if you aren't getting the care you need.

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What to Know About Sugar and Migraine This Holiday Season

Sugar can be a migraine trigger. As you gear up for holiday meals and festivities, here's what to keep in mind about sugar and migraine.

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14 Ways to Get Involved This Migraine & Headache Awareness Month … If You Want to

June is Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). Here are 14 ways you can get involved.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Dealing with the U.S. healthcare system when you have a chronic condition can feel impossible, but it’s easier when you know what to expect.

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What’s in My Travel Migraine Rescue Kit?

Preparing my kit allows me to care for my future self by making sure I’ll have everything I need — no matter where an attack strikes.

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How Self-Talk Can Help You Navigate a Migraine Attack

It’s important to remind yourself that while the pain may be intense, it’s something that you can overcome.

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We Need to Talk About The Financial Challenges of Living with a Chronic Condition

Living with a chronic condition can be expensive. We need to do a better job of providing resources and support to those who need it. Here are some of the ways that living with a chronic condition or disability can be costly, as well as some tips for ways to get assistance.

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The Connection Between Migraine and Sugar Is Unclear. Here’s What I Learned About Cutting Out Sugar.

The connection between sugar and migraine is still largely unknown but some people have found that cutting out sugar has a positive impact on the frequency or intensity of migraine. Sugar intake may have a significant effect on your overall health, but the research into sugar's impact on migraine isn't well understood.

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7 Tips for Making Yourself as Comfortable as Possible During a Migraine Attack

During a migraine attack, sometimes the only thing you can do is make yourself as comfortable as possible while you ride out the neurological storm.

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Try These Simple Activities to Reduce Stress-Related Migraine Attacks

If stress is one of your migraine triggers, these accessible at-home activities may help you relieve stress and reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.

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How I Cope When Migraine Disrupts My Productivity

It can feel impossible to get things done when experiencing a migraine. But there are ways to minimize stress while taking care of yourself too.

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Why You Should Track Your Medical Cannabis Use for Migraine — and How to Do It

Tracking your medical cannabis use over time is key to understanding what works, what doesn't, and if it's appropriate to keep in your migraine toolkit.

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10 Things I’ve Learned Through Navigating Chronic Migraine Alongside My Daughter

It's hard living with migraine and being a parent of a child with the same condition. Here's what I've learned navigating migraine alongside my daughter.

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How Mobility Aids Have Affected My Experience Living with Chronic Illness

My cane and rollator walker have changed my life for the better by helping me experience life more fully.

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How I’ve Learned to Navigate Migraine-Fueled Writer’s Block

During a migraine attack, it can be hard to focus on anything other than the pain. Here's how I deal with migraine-fueled writer's block.

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How Symptom Tracking Can Help You Find Relief from Migraine

Symptom tracking can be a helpful tool to better understand and manage your migraine pain.

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It’s Summer Migraine Season: Self-Advocacy Can Help You Beat the Heat

These 5 tips will help you put self-advocacy into action during the summer months.

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When a Feeling of Impending Doom Signals an Oncoming Migraine Attack

If I could experience so many other symptoms aside from head pain, why couldn’t migraine cause a feeling of dread?

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9 Products to Make Life with Migraine a Little Easier

Chronic migraine patients have lifestyle and symptom management down to an art form. Here are nine products for easing everything from sensitivity to light, scent, and sound to nausea, restlessness, and pain.

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An All-Seasons Guide to Managing Weather-Related Migraine Triggers

There are some things you can do so that shifts in the weather are less potent migraine triggers.

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Sleep Tips for People with Migraine

When migraine wrecks your sleep, healthy sleep habits can help you sleep better and stay asleep.

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How to Find the Right Migraine Doctor for You

There's a lot of value in finding a migraine doctor who gives you hope that you can manage migraine.