Few things feel better than a nice, slow massage. Massage has proven effective for relief from the neck pain that is associated with tension-type headaches and migraine. But what to do when your massage therapist is unavailable? Read on to discover what pain-relieving self-massage tools are available for you to use anytime and anywhere. “Many patients find massage therapy helpful, in which case I encourage them to make it a regular part of their treatment plan along with other healthy lifestyle habits, relaxation, and self-care activities,” said Dawn Buse, Associate Professor of Neurology at A ..read more

4 Simple Steps to Avoid Headaches While Flying As if plane travel itself wasn’t enough of a headache, researchers are noticing a distinctive pain pattern at 35,000 feet. If you notice a pattern of headaches while flying, you’re not alone. As a Million Mile flyer whose advocacy work requires a lot of plane travel, it’s a personal challenge for me. Here’s what I’ve learned about why an airplane headache happens. Discover what you can do to prevent a headache while flying –  before you book your next trip. Are Airplane Headaches a Real Thing? Air travel always comes with a little discomfort ..read more

Finally, Evidence on What People With Migraine Should Eat Do you get unsolicited advice from friends, family, and strangers about what you should and should not eat to help with Migraine? How do you know what is good Migraine advice and when to politely walk away? You probably have pages of food diaries which only leads to more confusion about what to order when presented with a menu as long as the dictionary. But holy mackerel, we’ve finally been served some scientific proof about what we should eat to help relieve the pain from Migraine attacks.  A recent study with the National Institu ..read more

The Daily Migraine And the Migraine Again Family Living well with Migraine disease requires a lot of strength, and we believe that we are stronger together. That’s why, in 2018 The Migraine Again team joined forces with The Daily Migraine. The Daily Migraine was founded by Lisa Jacobson as a place for hope, help, and humor for the Chronic Migraine community. Lisa’s personal experience over 25-years of living with Chronic Migraine was the inspiration for more than one thousand memes that were shared with a social community of more than 400,000. Support, Humor and Hope Lisa’s relatable humo ..read more

Rebecca B. Cathedral City, CA United States Weirdest Migraine Symptom: Wavy lines in one eye. Most Predictable Trigger: MSG. Most Amusing Pain Distraction: Submerged in a warm tub with an ice pack on my head while I hum stupid songs. Favorite Migraine Book: An essay by Joan Didion called, “In Bed.” *** *** Joan Didion is a writer with Migraine. Her essay “In Bed” can be found in her book “The White Album.” How and when did you first get diagnosed with Migraine? Any specific type? In my twenties, a doctor suggested I might have migraine. However, I got my first migraine when I was eigh ..read more

Can stress trigger a Migraine attack? Absolutely. An expert explains the connection & how to combat it. How many times have you woken up Saturday morning with a Migraine attack in full swing? Or developed an attack on vacation or after a long weekend? These letdown or weekend Migraine attacks are a common and frustrating experience for those of us with Migraine. Nothing ruins a day off or vacation like a Migraine attack! Unlike some Migraine triggers, stress and the letdown after stress are almost impossible to avoid. Stress is a part of life – whether it’s the good stress of a weekend awa ..read more

If seasonal weather triggers summer Migraine attacks, does that mean no picnics, poolside hang outs, and beach time? Not necessarily. Ten tips to protect yourself this summer. Many people report that hot and humid summer weather often triggers summer Migraine attacks. Does that have to mean no picnics, no poolside fun, no barbecues, no beach time? Not necessarily, if you know how to avoid the triggers that naturally occur in those summer fun settings. Since over half (53%) of people with Migraine reported weather changes as a trigger for their Migraine attacks, scientists examined the role of ..read more

Tara M. Brooklyn, New York, United States Weirdest Migraine Symptom:  My heart rate accelerates when I least expect it. Most Predictable Trigger:       Lack of sleep. Best Migraine Friend:            Ubrelvy helps me as it’s less important to take it at the onset of an attack. Most Amusing Pain Distraction: My cat, Malake. It’s impossible to hate the universe for trashing my brain in the presence of so much cuteness. How and when did you first get diagnosed with Migraine? Any specific type? On March 7th, 2018, I blacked out in the ..read more

Casandra B. Gray, Georgia, United States Weirdest Migraine Symptom: Eye twitching Most Predictable Trigger: Hormones and weather Best Migraine Friend: CBD oil How and when did you first get diagnosed with Migraine? Any specific type? I first started having Migraines 15 years ago. It was just a headache or two a month at first. My primary care physician told me that I might have sinus headaches. Then the headaches became more frequent and I started not being able to function at work. What lifestyle changes have you made to help prevent Migraine attacks? I’ve changed my entire life. T ..read more

Kate B. Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia Weirdest Migraine Symptom: Aphasia while trying to text my husband. (Loss of ability to understand or express speech.) Most Predictable Trigger: Extreme stress. Most Amusing Pain Distraction: Listening to episodes of the sitcom, “Frasier” quietly with my iPad face down. It distracts me from the (sometimes) scary symptoms. How and when did you first get diagnosed with Migraine? Any specific type? I was 15 when I was first diagnosed with Migraines, but just 6 months ago, at age 37, I was finally diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraines. What lifestyle ..read more