A Migraine by Any Other Name

Last week, in A Headache by Any Other Name we discussed the different forms of primary headache with personal experiences from several writers. In what feels like one of those new years eve movies with six story lines and twenty celebrities that all end up meeting, this blog is a continuation of that, discussing the … Continue reading A Migraine by Any Other Name →

A Headache by any Other Name

As The Bard once definitely said "a headache by any other name would still suck". While this site is mostly about chronic migraine, I thought it was important to give the three main types of primary headache some time in the limelight. Those being tension type headache (TTH), cluster headache, and of course migraine. While … Continue reading A Headache by any Other Name →

Trippin’ on Triptans

Those of you who have read more than one or two of my blogs will probably have noticed that music is an important part of my life. My blog titles often relate to songs, I love finding appropriate songs for each blog that I post on my Facebook story, and I even wrote an entire … Continue reading Trippin’ on Triptans →

Let’s get Physical (Therapy!)

Everyone has heard of the important rule when lifting heavy objects: "Lift with your legs and not with your back." Here's a little insider view of the conversation that apparently happens between my body and brain anytime I do anything remotely strenuous, whether lifting furniture or taking a deep breath. Brain: "Remember, lift with your … Continue reading Let’s get Physical (Therapy!) →

My Silver Linings (Play) Books

A few months ago I posted on Facebook that my love language is encouraging people to hydrate. This is not untrue, but it would be a lie of omission if I were not to include the fact that another love language of mine is (occasionally forcibly) recommending books to anyone and everyone that I know. … Continue reading My Silver Linings (Play) Books →

You’re One of Them

When I was in junior or senior year of high school, Meghan Trainor's song "All About that Bass" came out and was instantly quite popular. I had it perpetuallly stuck in my head, and would of course sing it at any chance. On one such occasion I was singing the line (quite nicely if I … Continue reading You’re One of Them →

Let’s Talk About Sex

I won't lie to you, I was quite tempted to use this title to lure all of you in and then write a blog about something really dull like ginger supplements as a natural migraine prophylactic. All of you who never read my blog (no offense taken!) would click that bait wondering if I could … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex →

Fulfilling my destiny. Over and over and over and over….

Colloquially we use a lot of words incorrectly. We tell our friends that we are having a panic attack over a stained dress. We threaten to kill ourselves because the book we ordered is a day late. People claim they're depressed when the food they wanted isn't in the house. When describing how organized they … Continue reading Fulfilling my destiny. Over and over and over and over…. →

Liar, Liar

On a Facebook support group I'm on for those with chronic migraine, a woman recently posted with a question. She said that she had just started dating someone with chronic pain and was wondering what the best way to be there for them was. She mentioned that she frequently asked her partner how they were … Continue reading Liar, Liar →

Heads You Win, Tails I Lose

I have until recently been very fortunate in my encounters with healthcare professionals. I have generally seen compsasionate and respectful doctors, and as my migraines have gotten worse and I have needed to see more specialists I have been very lucky to see great ones. The dentist I saw in Highland Park was always conscious … Continue reading Heads You Win, Tails I Lose →