So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature

02/23/2026

I’m afraid I’ve been dealing with a 23 day migraine, coming out of my general anaesthesia. Each of my three major surgeries for my fall December 2024 has resulted in an intractable migraine. A few months back I wrote an article for psychologytoday.com, which discussed this plight. My headache specialist worked with me in advance of this surgery to try to be as ready as I could for the first signs. Nothing has worked.

Have others been through this?

Best,
Kathy

01/24/2026

Hope you find these books helpful:

Top Recommended Books About Migraine to Inspire, Educate, and Empower
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01/04/2026

Well, I’m struggling with a number of consecutive days with migraine when I’ve needed my Ubrelvy. Now, I’m out, since the insurance companies think we only need eight for the entire month. Now what???

12/23/2025

This is one of the worst parts of Migraine.

Between 77 percent and 89 percent of people who are diagnosed with migraine also deal with neck pain. Neck pain tends to be more intense in people who are

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

Love the accurate metaphor!

Invisible doesn't mean we don't suffer... Stay strong, everyone. 🫂🫶🏼

12/18/2025

Still not too late to order a copy of “So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature” for the holidays for that family member, friend, or medical professional who suffers from migraine disease or wants to learn more about it from those famous authors who have: Look for it on Amazon, in your Independent Bookstore, or on at Kent State University Press.

12/12/2025

This captures a lot of it!

Invisible does not mean that it does not exist.
We suffer in silence, but our pain is real !
Courage to all migraine sufferers. ❤️‍🩹

11/22/2025

It’s that time of year again! If you are new to the page, please consider ordering a copy of “So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature” for yourself or a loved one who suffers from migraine disease. Order from Amazon (least expensive at the moment), your local independent bookstores (I highly recommend), Barnes and Noble, or the publisher at Kent State University Press.

If you want to know more or have questions, feel free to email me at koshea1947@gmail.com