The story of migraine isn’t told or shared alone. There are other people in the chapters: significant others, children, siblings, parents, friends, and coworkers. How do you explain to them kindly, patiently, and effectively that migraines change you and how they can help during a migraine attack?
Since June is Men’s Health Month and Migraine Awareness Month, we want to discuss the stigma around men and migraines (and head pain, and trauma in general), why masculinity proves a barrier to quality medical care, how migraines are particularly dangerous for men, the current research, symptoms men should look out for, and what can be done.
Mental fatigue is a particular and multifaceted challenge for migraine sufferers. Studies have found that mental fatigue contributes to migraines, migraines contribute to mental fatigue, and both contribute to depression.
38 million people who suffer migraines in America are often faced with the same question: do I attempt to push through or do I go home? One recent study found that 64% of migraines took place during the workday, while migraineurs took different paths with regard to work and migraine.
Sodium is key to mitigating migraines and also helping you feel your best after fitness. Learn the connections and how sodium can help you feel your best.
