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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.

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This guide explores what fibromyalgia is, its relationship with migraine, and how to manage these conditions effectively.

Dawn Marcus graduated from the State University of New York at Syracuse medical school in 1986. She completed a neurology…

For decades, Charlene’s life has unfolded in two worlds: the one she tries to live in and the one her chronic migraine pulls her into without warning with intense pain and aching loss.

Ann has lived with migraine for over 60 years, beginning in 1963, when she was 7 or 8 years old. It started after she fell from a high platform while attempting to use a rope swing, landing hard on the back of her head and losing consciousness.

While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Stesha began experiencing intense head pain she initially tried to ignore, believing it was just something to push through. Now, working in higher education supporting fellow veterans, she continues to manage debilitating attacks while preparing for motherhood and advocating for more compassionate care.

Nekohl, a former U.S. Army 92B-10 E-4 Medical Laboratory Specialist, served for eight years in a role that marked the beginning of a remarkable career in clinical laboratory leadership. Shortly after being deployed, she would begin experiencing symptoms that would take years to understand.

What is migraine? What causes it, and how can I treat it? Generally, migraine begins as a dull ache and…

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.

Elizabeth, a mom and healthcare worker, has struggled with headache attacks for most of her life. She experienced symptoms throughout high school and after pregnancy. In 2001, she was officially diagnosed with migraine with aura and later became chronic intractable migraine with and without aura.

Jyn, a U.S. Navy veteran, was nearly 21 years old when she experienced her first migraine attack while serving aboard at an aircraft carrier. Now, she continues to manage her migraine while also navigating the challenges of raising a child who lives with the condition as well.