Posts by Sarah Rathsack
Parenting with Chronic Illness and Celebrating
Parenting with chronic illness remains to be one of my biggest hurdles. I love being a mom, but parenting with migraine makes things especially difficult. This post has turned into a love letter to my baby on his birthday. A day to celebrate and reflect on parenting and parenting with chronic migraine. How does Chronic…
Read MoreExercise-Induced Migraine Attacks, Why Gyms Need to Care
Do the benefits of physical activity outweigh the risk of exercise-induced migraine attacks? Exercise-induced migraine attacks are something I’ve always dealt with. Despite this, I was an athlete when I was episodic and have always been active even when living with chronic migraine. Exercise has been different at every stage of my life, but an…
Read More2022 Migraine Life
2022 Migraine life is another year in the books. I had ups and downs, as always, but got some work done despite new challenges and facing old ones. 2022 My Migraine Life Blog An Integrated Approach to Migraine Having Migraine and a Social Life 5 Strategies for Talking with your Doctor about Migraine 10…
Read More10 Ways to Survive the Holiday Season with Migraine Attacks
The holiday season with migraine attacks is miserable but inevitable for me. Every year, I get a spike in attacks due to stress, excitement, change of environment, and routine. Although I know I’ll be faced with lots of migraine triggers, I have learned over the years that there are ways to help ease the holiday…
Read MoreAn Integrative Approach to Migraine
An integrative approach to migraine may include diet, sleep, environment, vitamins, mindfulness, stress management, yoga and walking, acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care. Recently, an integrated approach to migraine was recommended to me by my doctor. I had a consultation and have been trying to focus on some things that are obvious and some that I…
Read MoreCleveland Miles for Migraine 2022 was Fundraising Fun
Cleveland Miles for Migraine 2022 took place on July 16. It was the 5th year and the best weather we have had. That doesn’t mean it didn’t rain, I’m just saying it was better. Living in Cleveland, we know how to dress for the weather and go. And Cleveland showed up this year! Here are…
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