Cheryl McJoy suffered an injury while in the U.S. Navy that led to incapacitating headache attacks and years of fighting for a correct diagnosis.
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Kimberly has been battling headache disease since she was just 4 years old. As a young child, she vividly remembers the debilitating pain and sensitivity to light that would leave her curled up in her room.
From identifying hormonal triggers that contributed to her pain to navigating a lifetime of treatment, Hope shares her journey of resilience and finding balance while living with migraine.
Jaime shares her journey of perseverance, finding community, and addressing medical biases to bring awareness to migraine and headache disorders.
Kelly’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of finding the right support system when living with a chronic headache disorder.
For Megan, headache attacks have been a constant companion for most of her life. From high school through her career, she has balanced the demands of daily life while managing frequent tension headache and migraine attacks.
Katy’s journey with headache and migraine has been a relentless battle. Yet, she continues to navigate life with strength in the face of an invisible yet relentless condition.
KC recounts her experiences with migraine, her evolving treatment path, and the significance of perseverance and persistence in obtaining the appropriate care.
Kayla’s journey with cluster headache and intractable chronic migraine began after being struck by a motorcycle. The head pain came soon after and were the first of many attacks that she would wake up to every morning for the next three years of her life.
Discover the incredible stories shared by members of our community. From perseverance and success to moments of inspiration and transformation, each story offers a glimpse into the diverse experiences that make us who we are.
Believing she had a sinus headache, U.S. Army veteran, Melissa, went years self-medicating, not knowing the danger of doing so.
