chronic illness

I should be in Washington DC

I’m supposed to be in Washington DC right now preparing to meet with members of Congress tomorrow and Tuesday. Attending Headache on the Hill is a huge honor. To be able to represent other migraine patients in the state of Illinois and explain to Congress that I am only one of more than 38 millionContinue reading “I should be in Washington DC”

Home Remedies for Migraine

I’ve composed a list of common home remedies for migraine. In this post, I’ll let you know whether or not I’ve had success with each treatment. Please keep in mind that everyone is different and what may work for me may not work for you and vice versa. Take time to research each home remedyContinue reading “Home Remedies for Migraine”

The Migraine Community

Did you know we have a club? Well, not technically, but kinda. The migraine community is amazing! The support system I have found with others on the migraine spectrum is amazing. I have learned so much from them. I am not alone in this disease. They are with me, and I am with them always.Continue reading “The Migraine Community”

How it all started…

Imagine being only 28 years old with a 6-year-old and a 4 month old, and suddenly one day you feel a sharp pain in your head. You feel weak, dizzy, lightheaded. You are nauseous. The light is sickening. It’s like there’s an ice pick in your temple. This is what happened to me. I laidContinue reading “How it all started…”