So Much More Than a Headache

Depression

Do You Suffer From Migraine and Depression or Anxiety?

Kathleen O’Shea on May 30, 2022

Are you feeling alone suffering from migraine and depression? Wait until you see just how common the two are together.

Are you feeling alone suffering from migraine and depression? Wait until you see just how common the two are together.

Psychopharmacology

I’m in a Migraine Attack and Can’t Get Into My Rescue Pills

Kathleen O’Shea on April 30, 2022

Is medication packaging driving you crazy? Here are a few suggestions for those frustrating ones that are so hard to get into.

Is medication packaging driving you crazy? Here are a few suggestions for those frustrating ones that are so hard to get into.

Chronic Pain

How Strong Must We Be in the Midst of Debilitating Pain?

Kathleen O’Shea on March 14, 2022

Do you feel like you have to always be in control when it comes to chronic pain? Sometimes, the best choice can be to give in.

Do you feel like you have to always be in control when it comes to chronic pain? Sometimes, the best choice can be to give in.

Psychopharmacology

How Long Does Botox Bring Relief for Chronic Migraines?

Kathleen O’Shea on February 13, 2022

The Botox "wear-off" phenomenon is real, and patients are advocating to gain insurance approval for shorter intervals between treatments.

The Botox "wear-off" phenomenon is real, and patients are advocating to gain insurance approval for shorter intervals between treatments.

Migraine

You've Just Been Diagnosed with Migraines. Now What?

Kathleen O’Shea on January 23, 2022

Has the anxiety of your recent migraine diagnosis left you unsure of where to turn? A few steps may alleviate some stress and give direction.

Has the anxiety of your recent migraine diagnosis left you unsure of where to turn? A few steps may alleviate some stress and give direction.

Migraine

What Brings on a Migraine After the Holidays?

Kathleen O’Shea on January 3, 2022

The stress is over. Why do you now have a migraine, and what can you do differently next time to help prevent it?

The stress is over. Why do you now have a migraine, and what can you do differently next time to help prevent it?

Migraine sufferers need varied treatment. Here's a look at some of the options.

Friends

Common Questions the Public Has About Migraine

Kathleen O’Shea on November 8, 2021

Are you wondering what the average person asks about migraine? Educational opportunities provide chances to find out.

Are you wondering what the average person asks about migraine? Educational opportunities provide chances to find out.

Neuroscience

Is There a Connection Between Migraine and Motion Sickness?

Kathleen O’Shea on October 14, 2021

Have you wondered why you suffer from both migraine and motion sickness?

Have you wondered why you suffer from both migraine and motion sickness?

Psychopharmacology

How Migraines Can Be a Literal Pain in the Neck

Kathleen O’Shea on September 18, 2021

Why do so many migraine sufferers have significant neck pain? It might be a surprise to learn that it is often an early stage of migraine.

Why do so many migraine sufferers have significant neck pain? It might be a surprise to learn that it is often an early stage of migraine.

Embarrassment

How to React When People Say They Also Get Migraines

Kathleen O’Shea on August 29, 2021

What is the first thing you want to say when people say they have migraines, too?

What is the first thing you want to say when people say they have migraines, too?

Stress

Why Do Migraine Attacks Often Occur After Stress Is Over?

Kathleen O’Shea on August 13, 2021

Are you wondering why you get migraines after and not before or during major stress or anxiety? You may have "let-down" or "weekend" migraines.

Are you wondering why you get migraines after and not before or during major stress or anxiety? You may have "let-down" or "weekend" migraines.

Fear

How to Deal With Loss From Migraine

Kathleen O’Shea on July 26, 2021

Are you lost in the loss you experience because of migraine/chronic illness?

Are you lost in the loss you experience because of migraine/chronic illness?

Anxiety

How Have Your Migraines Changed Over Time?

Kathleen O’Shea on July 10, 2021

Migraine is complex. Symptoms, triggers, and responses can change over time.

Migraine is complex. Symptoms, triggers, and responses can change over time.

Stress

What Questions Are You Most Asked About Migraine?

Kathleen O’Shea on June 29, 2021

Are you tired of people not fully understanding what migraine is? Educating others must be an ongoing effort on all of our parts.

Are you tired of people not fully understanding what migraine is? Educating others must be an ongoing effort on all of our parts.

Health

How to Get Involved in National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Kathleen O’Shea on June 20, 2021

Want to know what you can do to be part of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month? There's plenty.

Want to know what you can do to be part of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month? There's plenty.

Education

June Is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Kathleen O’Shea on May 30, 2021

Migraine attacks have been on the rise during the pandemic.

Migraine attacks have been on the rise during the pandemic.

Empathy

Migraine Sufferers Appreciate Support More Than Advice

Kathleen O’Shea on May 17, 2021

If a migraine sufferer tells you they are having a migraine attack, don’t offer solutions. Just let them know that you care and support them — and, if you can, learn about the disease.

If a migraine sufferer tells you they are having a migraine attack, don’t offer solutions. Just let them know that you care and support them — and, if you can, learn about the disease.

Anxiety

What Are Your First/Second Reactions When a Migraine Lifts?

Kathleen O’Shea on April 29, 2021

Are you fearful and anxious about your next migraine attack, rather than able to enjoy the relief from the one that just left you?

Are you fearful and anxious about your next migraine attack, rather than able to enjoy the relief from the one that just left you?

Leadership

Having Trouble Finding a Certified Headache Specialist?

Kathleen O’Shea on April 13, 2021

Do you want to see a headache specialist for your migraine treatment? You may find that locating one is difficult.

Do you want to see a headache specialist for your migraine treatment? You may find that locating one is difficult.