Look guys, I get it. We take pride in our ability to handle pain and keep on chugging along. There’s almost a sort of hero mentality we get when we manage to overcome animosity and suffering. It keeps our pride strong and ego up, and there’s no greater example of this than in our relationships.… The post Men – Talk to Your Partner About Migraine! appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

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… The post Navigating Chronic Migraine: One Woman’s Quest To Find The Right Doctor And Preventive Treatment appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

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… The post Have You Talked with Your Doctor About a Migraine Action Plan? appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

Do you know about the upcoming Medicare changes to migraine medication coverage in 2025? Are you confused or worried about figuring out if this change is a good or a bad thing? Not sure if you have to do anything next month when Medicare plan selection starts for 2025? If so, you’re not alone! The… The post Medicare Changes To Migraine Medication Coverage in 2025 appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

Do you ever feel embarrassed about your struggle with migraine in college? I felt this way throughout most of my college career. It never struck me as something that I needed to make a big deal about, especially to friends. It was just pain, as far as I was concerned, and not something I usually… The post Life With Migraine in College: 3 Tips to Survive appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

Though light sensitivity is often a migraine symptom, light therapy is an emerging treatment option for those with migraine and chronic pain. Research shows light exposure to be a safe, effective treatment that reduces the frequency, severity, and symptoms of migraine attacks. It comes with a very low risk of side effects and no risk… The post Light Therapy for Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

We are all searching for ways to reduce migraine symptoms, symptoms that can be felt in all five stages of migraine: prodrome, aura, attack, postdrome, and interictal. Along with migraine medications, many people are turning to non-pharmaceutical ways to manage their symptoms. This includes medical devices, alternative treatments, and lifestyle changes. Incorporating gentle stretching into… The post How Gentle Stretching Can Help Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

Have you ever wondered if treating your vision could help with the frequency and severity of migraine attacks? As a long-time glasses wearer, this is something I’ve often thought about. Like most people, I see an ophthalmologist regularly. At my appointment each year I tell my doctor about my migraine, eye fatigue, and visual aura… The post Vision Therapy for Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

While there is currently no cure for migraine, there are many treatment options that can help. People with migraine often experience the most success managing their disease with a toolbox approach. This involves combining multiple different treatment options to create a well-rounded plan that can help you better manage life with migraine. Finding the best… The post New Blog Series: Exploring Migraine Treatments appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

A change in my healthcare plan suddenly made me aware of the privilege of being able-bodied! I work in people management, and have for the last half-decade of my life. I’ve always been big on communication and leading with empathy. Traits that, in my opinion, are invaluable to any role where you work with other… The post The Privilege Of Being Able-Bodied: Life With Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more