10 items that weren't on any college packing list that my friends and I used frequently when I lived in a dorm and still use today. Nine items are under $50| Veroniiiica
The people who brought me up have a sweet tooth, so I was allowed to snack on unregulated amounts of chocolate, sweets, chips and carbonated drinks whenever I wanted. I used to...| Winnie Lim
Both conditions appear to be influenced by heightened immune responses and the release of pro-inflammatory substances, further connecting their underlying mechanisms. The post Can IBS Trigger a Migraine? appeared first on Allied Digestive Health.| Allied Digestive Health
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 12, 2025 – On March 18th, over 250 advocates... Read More The post Headache on the Hill 2025 to Bring Over 250 Advocates to Capitol Hill to Demand Action for Headache Disorders appeared first on AHDA.| AHDA
Topiramate takes about 4 days to be effective and 4 to leave your body| The Checkup
The Up-End Migraine Project reveals key gaps in episodic migraine care, aiming to drive change and improve treatment options for patients through insights from both providers and patients. The post New GHLF Survey Aims to Identify Areas for Improvement in the Treatment of Migraine appeared first on GHLF.org.| GHLF.org
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a dysautonomia condition that affects the autonomic nervous system and here's my story.| My Migraine Life
Flashing lights hurt my brain because I have photosensitivity. Here is how I watch concert videos without strobe lights from my favorite bands| Veroniiiica
I have a neurological condition that's triggered by strobe and flashing lights. Here is how my teachers and I handled photosensitivity in the classroom| Veroniiiica
I have low vision and other medical conditions. Here are my tips for supporting patients with low vision like me in hospitals and medical offices| Veroniiiica
A call to action for adding a content warning for Incredibles 2 strobe lights, written on June 14th, 2018. Disney added the content warning on June 18th, 2018.| Veroniiiica
Learn about disability housing accommodations and how to choose a dorm layout, building, and room location| Veroniiiica
Migraines affect around 24% of people with MS, and are about two times more likely to occur in these patients than in healthy individuals.| Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Learn more about vision breaks and why they are important for low vision students, and activity ideas for vision breaks- both good and bad!| Veroniiiica
My tips for how to reduce glare in the classroom for low vision students and make classroom items less bright and reflective| Veroniiiica
Is light mode or dark mode for low vision better? Compare light mode and dark mode accessibility for visually impaired users, plus dark mode alternatives| Veroniiiica
Here are my favorite tips for keeping a dorm room clean with chronic illness and disability, based on my own experiences with Chiari Malformation| Veroniiiica
Tips for using social media with photosensitivity and photophobia, and avoiding flashing lights on social media/within online content.| Veroniiiica
How to use high contrast mode/high contrast themes in Windows 10 and Windows 11, great for users with low vision or migraines| Veroniiiica
I've lived with diplopia for almost my entire life. Here are my favorite assistive technology tools and strategies for living with double vision| Veroniiiica
Tips for managing chronic migraines in college and my experience as a college student who had a migraine every day.| Veroniiiica
Tips for checking videos for flashing lights and strobe lights for viewers with migraines, seizures, or vertigo| Veroniiiica
I'm not wearing my sunglasses at night! Here is how tinted glasses help my light sensitivity and photophobia with non-polarized colored lenses| Veroniiiica
I have an eye and brain condition triggered by flashing lights. Here is how I talk to professors about photosensitivity and photophobia in the classroom| Veroniiiica
I had an undiagnosed chronic illness for four years in high school that eventually turned out to be Chiari Malformation. Here's how I answered questions that people often asked me about my illness and symptoms.| Veroniiiica
Here is a list of ideas and strategies for adapting band uniforms for musicians with disabilities, including tips for identifying sensory-friendly items| Veroniiiica
BackgroundIf you've been on social media recently, you may have seen the rise of green light therapy for pain relief. While it may seem new in the migraine world, the effects of green light therapy are well-documented. According to Dr. Bing Liao, a neurologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, green light can change the level of serotonin and alter the endogenous opioid system, a pain-relieving system, throughout the central and peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and immune syste...| Chronic Migraine Ellie
Self-care is important. As I sit here, writing this, I am recovering from almost a week of straight migraines. I'm exhausted. I have 3 million things to do. I have book reviews to write, jobs to apply to, events to plan and schedule and yet, here I am, listening to music and writing this blog post. For years, I put my academics and activities above my health. When I wasn't able to read or write, I would still try to push myself to try and study a bit or write a paragraph of the essay looming ...| Chronic Migraine Ellie
Thanksgiving migraine triggers hit me every year! I have lived with migraine for decades, and I’ve had many Thanksgivings dampened. Understanding what triggers my migraine attacks on Thanksgiving and ways to avoid them have helped. Thanksgiving brings a schedule change, travel, change in sleep, diet, and movement along with stress and anxiety that all add… The post 10 Thanksgiving Migraine Triggers and Tips appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
Tricks for a Better Halloween with Migraine Dos and Don’ts Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday for many people, but for individuals who suffer from migraines, it can present some unique challenges. Migraines are neurological disorders characterized by severe headaches, often accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light, and sound. Tricks… The post Tricks for a Better Halloween with Migraine Dos and Don’ts appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
I often get asked how I make it as a sports mom with migraine. How are you going to all of these games, handling all of these triggers, and surviving in these environments while living with chronic migraine? Just like most things in my life, I plan, I try, I fail, and I push myself… The post 12 Ways I Make It as a Sports Mom with Migraine appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
What are the benefits of baths and what do I put into one? The post Epsom Salt Bath Benefits for Migraine Relief appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
Recently, I have been investigating my health through functional medicine to ease My Migraine Life. My health and illness are a journey, but it’s a method I’ve learned from. My life is very different from yours, but if you are interested in functional medicine, here is my experience. First, why did I decide to go… The post How I Tried Functional Medicine to Ease my Migraine appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
I work for the ACT Now fellows and advocacy training program for Miles for Migraine. I’d love to tell you more about it! ACT Now stands for advocacy connection team and connects volunteers in many ways. The fellows and advocacy training program are one. It is a program that trains doctors, patients, and caregivers to… The post Act Now: Fellows and Patients Training Program appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) is June. Every year I participate in migraine awareness month, week, and days. I have been honoring National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month since 2015 and you can follow it back through the years. Migraine and Headache Awareness Month aims to decrease stigma, increase awareness and make some virtual… The post Migraine and Headache Awareness Month MHAM appeared first on My Migraine Life.| My Migraine Life
Headaches in children are far more common than most parents realize. But how can one distinguish between a run of the mill headache and something more chronic and painful like a migraine? If you have followed my blog, you know that my oldest daughter suffered for over 7 years with many unexplained symptoms – chronic... The post Headaches in Children…Is It A Migraine? appeared first on The Cole Mines.| The Cole Mines
How Long Do Migraines Last? Our pain relief experts at The Pain Relief Center answer this question. Call 214-709-1904 to schedule today.| The Pain Relief Center