Patient Contributor

Sarah Rathsack

Migraine Patient Stories

Sarah Rathsack has lived with migraine since age five. Her condition has been classified as chronic for over ten years.

Overview

Living With Condition
30 Years
Published
16 Articles, 1 Video
Location
Ohio, United States

Sarah's History with the Condition

She is a mother, wife, daughter, teacher, dog lover, and traveler who searches for ways to live the healthiest and happiest life possible. She has also created a blog to let people know they aren't alone, hoping to motivate and educate others. 

Sarah says: 

"I started having migraines at age five. However, I wasn't diagnosed until I entered middle school when hormones began to play a factor in my migraines. I was episodic (less than 15 migraines a month) for many years. During that time, I discovered many triggers like weather, foods, hydration, physical exertion, noise, sound, and sleep. 

"After college, my episodic migraines became chronic and daily. The stress of adulthood and my job working in special education changed my life and brain. 

"My migraines continued throughout both of my pregnancies and were very complicated and constant during this time. After starting my family, I became a stay-at-home mom and started my blog. My life has changed drastically through blogging and sharing personal stories of my journey. 

"I have become a health advocate, raising funds for research and support for migraine and headache disorders, sharing important information, reviewing products, and shedding light on how migraine is more than a headache.

"I now teach preschool children and writing for adults. I live my life looking for the silver lining. Influencing the next generation is crucial to me - as is making each of my readers feel better every time they engage with my blog. 

"Each day, I wake up grateful and inspired to find accessible help for myself and everyone living with migraine disease. My journey is still in progress, despite the pain."

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

How To Support A Loved One With Migraine
3 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

How To Support A Loved One With Migraine

How to Manage Photophobia and Migraine at Home and Work
3 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

How to Manage Photophobia and Migraine at Home and Work

7 Ways I Educate My Children About Migraine Attacks
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

7 Ways I Educate My Children About Migraine Attacks

 Is It Seasonal Allergies or Migraine? Here’s Why You Need to Know the Difference
2 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Is It Seasonal Allergies or Migraine? Here’s Why You Need to Know the Difference

6 Tips to Manage Family Vacations with Migraine
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

6 Tips to Manage Family Vacations with Migraine

Losing My Migraine Companion
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Losing My Migraine Companion

Motherhood and Migraine: How I Cope with Mom Guilt
3 mins 35 secs
video
Sarah Rathsack

Motherhood and Migraine: How I Cope with Mom Guilt

Finding Empowerment through Migraine Advocacy: How to Get Connected
5 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Finding Empowerment through Migraine Advocacy: How to Get Connected

Managing a Household — and Migraine — on the Weekend
6 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Managing a Household — and Migraine — on the Weekend

I’m a Mom with Migraine: How I Make It Work
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

I’m a Mom with Migraine: How I Make It Work

How to Talk to Your Partner About Migraine
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

How to Talk to Your Partner About Migraine

Dealing With Brain Fog In Migraine
3 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Dealing With Brain Fog In Migraine

How I Deal With Migraine Anxiety
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

How I Deal With Migraine Anxiety

The Dangers Of Toughing It Out With A Migraine
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

The Dangers Of Toughing It Out With A Migraine

Coping With Mom Guilt As A Parent With Migraine
9 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

Coping With Mom Guilt As A Parent With Migraine

My Holistic Migraine Tool Kit
4 mins
article
Sarah Rathsack

My Holistic Migraine Tool Kit