How to Communicate Your Migraine Needs to Healthcare Providers
In a healthcare setting, communication is key, especially when managing a condition like migraine. Doctors often rely solely on the information that patients tell them to give them the correct diagnosis. If you aren’t sure what to ask or you don’t share enough about your symptoms, it can take longer to get to the bottom […]
Guide to Nerve Stimulation for Migraine
While scientists are still unsure of the exact causes of migraine, we know that migraine occurs in people with an unusually sensitive nervous system. Stimulating the nerves involved in migraine can disrupt pain signaling and also make the nerves less sensitive. If you experience migraine attacks, nerve stimulation could be a viable treatment method, especially […]
What Not to Do When You Have a Migraine
If you experience migraine, you know that attacks can sometimes occur at random times and leave you feeling exhausted. It’s a condition that can take you out of commission for hours or even days. To better manage your migraine, it’s important to know what not to do when you have migraine pain and related symptoms. […]
Do Hot or Cold Showers Help Migraine?
For people with migraine, water therapy can be a natural remedy for pain and symptom relief. In many cases, it’s as simple as taking a shower or bath. The next time you feel an attack coming on, it may be worth trying out. Some individuals find that the temperature of the water plays a role […]
Can Electrolytes Help With Migraine?
Electrolytes play a critical role in your well-being, but do they have an impact on migraine attacks? Explore their possible relationship and what you should know as someone living with migraine. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are key minerals your body relies on to function correctly and efficiently. They are soluble when they come into contact […]
How to Create a Migraine Action Plan
Whether you’ve just experienced your first attack or have lived with the disease for a long time, you know how disruptive migraine can be. A thorough migraine action plan gives you the tools you need to respond to symptoms quickly, even when you’re away from home. What is a migraine action plan? A formal migraine […]
What You Need to Know About Migraine and ReadingÂ
Reading can have wonderful benefits for our mental health, but trying to read with migraine can be painful and difficult. Reading can also be a trigger for migraine. If you think your migraine attacks are a result of reading, learn more about why that happens and what you can do to continue enjoying your favorite […]
What Drinks Help With Migraine?
Most people who live with migraine know to avoid certain drinks that may trigger their attacks. However, some drinks may actually help you manage symptoms and reduce the chance of attacks. It’s worth adding a few to your routine, especially in conjunction with other migraine management methods. Remember, people experience migraine differently, so some drinks […]
The Latest Advances in Chronic Migraine Treatment
With about 3.1 billion people living with migraine globally, it’s vital to find new migraine treatments that are safer and more effective. Migraine is a debilitating condition that can disrupt your daily life — fortunately, there are various methods to manage it. Some people quickly find treatment options that work for them, whereas others may struggle to […]
Living with Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS): Cannon’s Inspiring Migraine Journey
Living with migraine disease often means fighting two battles every day: managing debilitating symptoms and navigating a world that doesn’t always understand. On this episode of The Migraine Circle Podcast by CEFALY, we sat down with Cannon — better known as @MigraineBabe — to hear her powerful journey of resilience, joy, and strength while living […]