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

Myth – Truth – ACTION! Every year in June, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM), people with migraine and other headache disorders come together to raise awareness about these debilitating diseases. The 2024 MHAM theme is Myth, Truth, ACTION. For our annual awareness project, Migraine Behind the Mask, members of the Migraine Meanderings community volunteer… The post Migraine Behind The Mask: Myth, Truth, Action appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

It’s Father’s Day, and today we want to celebrate all the dads out there. Especially those who have migraine disease, are parenting a child with migraine disease, or maybe both. Migraine is often considered a “women’s disease.” It’s true that women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraine. However, men… The post Men Get Migraine, Too! Let’s Celebrate Dads With Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more

Living with migraine, we often spend a lot of time caring for our physical health. We go to doctors’ appointments, take supplements and medications, try physical therapy and exercises, and maintain certain diets. But caring for our mental health is also an important, and yet often overlooked, piece of a well-rounded treatment plan. May is… The post Three Things to Know About Going to Therapy with Migraine appeared first on Migraine Meanderings ..read more