Really, they drive us CRAZY! — We all have our favorites. The one that always gets me is, "Oh, have you tried drinking more water?" I'm not a violent person, but… well… I've come close. Many of us have been dealing with migraines since we were pre-teens, so yes, we've heard it all (or I thought…

Got Celiac, gluten insensitivity, gluten ataxia, or a wheat allergy? These are the hidden ingredients to watch out for. — Bear with me. A friend called me when she was diagnosed with corn sensitivity (I’ll get to gluten). I’d been dealing with mine for over a year. …

I always worry people will see me as high maintenance — do you? — I'm dreading the return to normal — the best part of the pandemic? I didn't have to eat out EVER. But socializing is starting to normalize, and I won't be able to stay home forever. The thing is, there isn't anything I struggle with more than an invitation to dine…

I did. 10 years on, it is still life-changing. — Those who read me know I struggle with migraine. This month I hit the tenth anniversary of the one thing I did that made the most difference in my life. Ten years ago, I changed my diet, which at the time was vegetarian with occasional visits to pescatarian land (I…

I didn’t even know I had the option. Did you? — It wasn’t until the second $700 worth of fluid spilled out of the autoinjector onto my thigh that anyone bothered to mention I had another option. And that person wasn’t my neurologist. The new autoinjector had this odd kick that felt exactly like the kick of the old one —…

It's never easy; it often isn't fun — but being proactive can save you a lot of grief. — I was on the migraine Reddit the other day and came across a post from a gal who is being pushed out of her part-time job. They won't fire her — she's a protected class — but they can make her life miserable enough to get her to quit. Although…

If you are on meds for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, or cholesterol, you are better off skipping your morning grapefruit. — I love grapefruit. Pre-Chronic-Migraine (PCM) it was part of my morning ritual. When I wanted to get back to “normal,” it was the first thing I wanted back. A simple reminder of the person I used to be. It was an offhand comment — we were talking about exercise, and…

Just when I think I’ve figured it out, I’m humbled all over again. — My CGRP injectable tried to kill me and I’ve had over three weeks of constant, medication resistance migraines. I totally forgot what it felt like to feel like this. I’ll try to stick to the point. If I meander forgive me — it is my word finding (aphasia), and writing…

Yep, opened the post, and there it was. — Today I got a migraine in the mail. No, I’m not kidding. There is a reason I don’t shop in person — if I can manage it — I can’t handle the smells. I avoid malls and major department stores. When I can’t I hold my breath as I walk…