“CEFALY Gave Me My Life Back”: Camille’s Search for a Drug-Free Migraine Treatment
Discouraged by her experience with medications, Camille began building a toolkit of non-pharmacologic migraine treatments. Find out what worked for her—and how CEFALY’s wearable device helped her reclaim the days that mattered most. First Name: CamilleRole: Stay-at-home mom + Family Nurse Practitioner student (Duke University)Years with migraine: 4 How long have you lived with migraine? […]
Tips for Avoiding Migraine at the Beach in the Sun
It can be challenging to enjoy doing anything during a migraine attack. Although they occur spontaneously, attacks can also be triggered by certain factors. According to a study on 200 migraine patients, each of them had at least one trigger factor, while 95.5% of them had at least two. If you have an upcoming vacation planned, you […]
What Is a Retinal Migraine?
If you have visual disturbances in one eye and a migraine attack that follows or accompanies the visual symptoms, then you might be experiencing a retinal migraine. This disorder is rare and can be challenging to treat since common migraine medications aren’t typically recommended. CEFALY is a drug-free treatment option that’s clinically proven to provide […]
A Complete Guide to Vestibular Migraine
If you’ve ever felt off-balance or like the room was spinning without a clear reason, you might have brushed it off as vertigo or fatigue. But what if it’s something more? Vestibular migraine could be the cause. Vestibular migraine isn’t as well known as typical migraine, as it’s prevalent in about 1% to 2.7% of the […]
Is Too Much Screen Time Causing Your Migraine?
It might seem like there’s a screen everywhere you look. In America, adults spend an average of seven hours looking at screens every day. However, these devices surrounding us can also impact our health. If you’re experiencing pain on one or both sides of your head after looking at your phone or computer, you might have migraine […]
What Is Migraine with Aura?
How To Avoid Vacation Migraines
What Are the 5 Cs of Migraine?
While there is no one-size-fits-all set of migraine triggers that applies to everyone, more than 64% of people who experience regular migraine attacks avoid at least one food type that they identify as a trigger. These foods, including cheese, chocolate, coffee, cola beverages and citrus fruit, have been identified as commonly recurring triggers, and together, they are […]
Why Do I Get a Migraine After Exercise — and How Do I Stop It?
You’ve probably heard that regular exercise can benefit people with migraine. However, some people find working out activates migraine attacks instead of easing them. About two-thirds of people with migraine report pain aggravation through routine physical activity. Experiencing a pounding headache or other debilitating symptoms after your workout can be frustrating, leading many to ask, “Why do I get migraine after a […]
Hormonal Migraine Relief: How to Manage Symptoms and Triggers
For many women, hormonal fluctuations play a significant role in triggering migraine attacks. In a recent conversation with Michele, also known as The Migraine Nurse, we explored her journey with hormonal migraine, her experience with pregnancy and postpartum migraine management, and the tools she uses to find relief — including CEFALY. Meet Michele: The Migraine […]