Pam, who referred to herself as a “Connecticut Yankee currently living in Israel” is another guest who lives with migraine pain. As with most migraineurs, her story is eerily familiar, yet different too.

Can you tell me about when you first started experiencing the pain and what kind of pain it was?
30 years ago, I was 20, home during the summer having finished junior college before going to university. I woke up late afternoon from a nap with what felt like a railroad spike through my left temple and left eye. I found my way to the door …read more

Living with a condition that can be made worse by the food you eat can make it difficult or frustrating to find foods you like to eat that are also good for you.
Food is often a social thing – we gather around dinner tables with friends, go out to eat at restaurants, and we celebrate life with food and drink. So food isn’t just a nutritious part of life, it’s often a way of life.
So how can people with food-triggered pain manage just like everyone else? It does depend on what the issue is. For example, if you have celiac …read more