A migraineur entrepreneur: yes, it can be done!
In the very early days of my blog, I talked about how my headache specialist recommended I not work a full-time job right out of graduate school. See also Migraine triggers Migraine & Disability...
View Article10 Things to Know About Talking to Your Employer About Migraine
There are serious pros and cons involved in the decision of whether to disclose your migraine disease to your employer, and a great deal is at stake. While you may be lucky enough to have a boss who...
View ArticleThe Emotional Cost of Disability
My migraines were so bad during the year I lived in Boston that I didn’t leave the apartment for weeks on end and spent consecutive days in bed, thrilled if I was able to shower once a week. My husband...
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The Pain of a Migraine Attack
There are still misconceptions about the pain of a Migraine attack. Many people think that the pain is always severe. In reality, the pain can range from mild to severe or be absent altogether. A...
View ArticleRequesting accommodations eases burden of disability
“I’ll trade your parking place for my debilitating neurological disease.” That’s the retort I’ve been rehearsing in preparation for the day when someone comments on why I “get to” park in a disabled...
View ArticleCan You Receive Disability Benefits If You Have Migraine Disease?
Question: Can I really qualify for disability benefits for migraines? In the US there are certain health conditions that make one automatically qualified for Social Security disability benefits. The...
View ArticleCommunicating Pain and Disability
It can be difficult to communicate the pain and suffering of migraine to your doctor, particularly if your migraines are chronic or intractable. Even the best medical technologies can’t see or...
View ArticleA Better Picture of Migraine-Related Disability: The Headache Impact Test (HIT)
The migraine disability assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire has always been a good way of determining the number of days migraine patients experiencing episodic migraine are unable to work or perform...
View ArticleImportance of Keeping a Migraine Journal
Keeping a migraine journal is one of the best ways to gather information about your migraine disease and its impact on your life. Not only can it help you keep precise track of what is going on with...
View ArticleMigraine Comorbidities: Cutaneous Allodynia
If you’ve ever cringed in pain at the idea of pulling back your hair, washing your hair and scalp or shaving during a migraine attack or at any other time, you may have been dealing with a condition...
View ArticleMigraine-Triggering Fragrances & The Workplace
Exposure to fragrances from product likes perfume, air fresheners and cleaning products are difficult for Migraine patients in that they can not only trigger Migraine attacks, but be intolerable during...
View ArticleYes, Migraine IS a Disability
Migraine disease is one of the 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world and the 12th most disabling disorder in the United States. More than 90% of migraine suffers can’t function... READ MORE
View ArticleDisability Income Preparation Guide
This article is for anyone who currently earns a living, but has no clue how your bills would be paid if you became disabled, whether you are a Migraineur or not. Most... READ MORE
View ArticleDischarging student loans due to disability
Migraineurs have enough to worry about without facing the financial burden of student loans. Our best laid plans to increase our income by getting an education can be ruined by migraine disability.......
View ArticleWhat Being on Disability Means and Does Not Mean
Almost two years ago I announced to my family that I was going to apply for Disability. Although I loved my job, my doctor urged me to take a break. At that... READ MORE
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