So Much More Than a Headache

Migraine

Living with Migraine and Endometriosis

Kathleen O’Shea on February 27, 2023

A Personal Perspective: When my symptoms first emerged, almost no one spoke of endometriosis—and migraine was little understood as well.

A Personal Perspective: When my symptoms first emerged, almost no one spoke of endometriosis—and migraine was little understood as well.

Migraine

Living With Migraine and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Kathleen O’Shea on January 21, 2023

Are you familiar with POTS and its connections with migraine and COVID?

Are you familiar with POTS and its connections with migraine and COVID?

Migraine

Grieving With Migraines and Other Chronic Illnesses

Kathleen O’Shea on December 26, 2022

Do you feel like you are experiencing the stages of grief when living with migraines?

Do you feel like you are experiencing the stages of grief when living with migraines?

Migraine

Why Consider Physical Therapy for Migraine With Neck Pain?

Kathleen O’Shea on November 25, 2022

Does physical therapy work to treat migraine and neck pain?

Does physical therapy work to treat migraine and neck pain?

Chronic Illness

Can You Make Your Invisible Illness More Visible?

Kathleen O’Shea on October 30, 2022

What you should know about invisible illnesses.

What you should know about invisible illnesses.

Chronic Illness

The Significant Sacrifices Migraine Sufferers Make

Kathleen O’Shea on October 3, 2022

What sacrifices did you first make when diagnosed with migraine or chronic illness? Did they change over time?

What sacrifices did you first make when diagnosed with migraine or chronic illness? Did they change over time?

Aging

Aging and Migraine: A Few Recent Observations

Kathleen O’Shea on September 4, 2022

Have you noticed any changes with migraine as you age?

Have you noticed any changes with migraine as you age?

Stress

Why Do I Get Migraines With Air Travel?

Kathleen O’Shea on July 11, 2022

Do you struggle with migraine and flight travel?

Do you struggle with migraine and flight travel?

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.

Migraine

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.

Anxiety

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.

Stress

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.

Migraine

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.

Migraine

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?

Migraine

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.

Migraine

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.