This is a reader-submitted story. 1. My diagnosis is:Migraine with Aura 2. My migraine attack frequency is:1-4 times per month varies 3. I was diagnosed in:2004 4. My comorbid conditions include:Starts with small zig zag in either eye can be random mostly the left, not…
“I’m really worried about her and wonder what I can do to better support her before, (especially) during, and after an attack.” The boyfriend of a woman with migraine sent me this. Since different people want different kinds of help during a migraine attack, I recommended…
What’s your take on this statement?: “The key to managing migraines and work is communication. It’s important to let coworkers and managers know about your condition and educate them about it.” That comes from Migraine at Work on UCLA Health’s migraine information page. The article’s recommendations for…
In this beautiful essay, John Ptacek describes how he’s learned to live with the pain of chronic migraine without suffering. Want to share YOUR story? Submit it here. Walking the Line Between Pain and Suffering We learn to avoid pain at an early age. We are taught that…
But is the diet helping??? I inadvertently edited out the answer to the question many of you were wondering when I wrote about the ketogenic diet for migraine last week. The answer is a resounding maybe. I have not achieved my primary goals—eating or drinking…