Beyond the Physical: How MS Affects Your Life
While providers treat the physical symptoms of MS, many women living with the disease are left to handle its mental effects alone
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Breaking Barriers to Pain Treatment
Women in pain are less likely to be fully treated for their symptoms. More groups are working toward equity.
Most People Who Experience Migraine Are Women: Here’s What You Need to Know
We don't fully understand what causes migraine, which means there is no absolute cure for the disease. Exploring the sex differences in migraine may help some women learn more about their symptoms and treatment options.
Managing the Workspace with Migraine: One Nurse’s Prescription for Managing Her Migraine Attacks
Roughly 85% of people who experience chronic migraine are women. It's important to learn your triggers and how to manage your migraine attacks.
How to Know If You’re Experiencing Migraine
A headache is different from a migraine attack. It's important to know the symptoms for migraine disease.
Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Bias can lead to disparities in diagnosis and treatment of Black women with chronic pain
How I Found New Relief From Migraine Disease
I was plagued with migraine disease for decades and finally found relief with a new doctor, new diagnosis, new medication, and a new career.
Don't Lose Hope in Your Battle With Migraine
By sharing my story, I want to encourage other people with migraine to not give up hope of finding relief for their migraine disease.
I've Lived With Chronic Migraine Since Childhood
I lost my identity through my struggles and felt I had no purpose in life, but I turned my misery and suffering into a positive.
Fact Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Migraine Disease
It’s hard to do anything while you’re having a migraine, but understanding what’s happening to you may help.
Headache Products Worth Checking Out
You can't always know what's causing your headache or what to do about it, but here are some products that may provide relief from headache pain.
Opioids: An Evolving Health Crisis for Women
Opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, continue to harm women and families. Women are at greater risk for OUD because of biologic differences, and women also have higher rates of chronic pain.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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