Tag: migraine

Managing Chronic Migraines in College

Managing Chronic Migraines in College

I’ve had chronic migraines since I was in high school as a component of a then-undiagnosed neurological condition, which was later diagnosed as Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 1 (also known as Chiari Malformation or Chiari 1 Malformation). Even though my migraines had a significant impact on…

Seven Things I Tell My College Suitemates About My Disability

Seven Things I Tell My College Suitemates About My Disability

While living on campus with low vision and chronic illness, I shared a bathroom and communal living space with 1-3 other girls, depending on the dorm. In many cases, I was the first person that used a blindness cane or that had a physical disability…

How I Watch Concert Videos Without Strobe Lights

How I Watch Concert Videos Without Strobe Lights

I love listening to live music and watching concert videos and music videos from my favorite bands, but it’s difficult for me to attend events in person since I have a medical condition that causes photosensitivity, or a sensitivity to strobe and flashing lights. Since…

How To Choose A Dorm And Pick College Housing

How To Choose A Dorm And Pick College Housing

The ultimate guide to selecting dorms and on campus housing, with a special focus on disability housing

How To Store Emergency Medical Information For Android and iOS

How To Store Emergency Medical Information For Android and iOS

I live with a disability and chronic illness along with multiple allergies, so being able to quickly locate and provide medical information to medical staff or first responders is very important to me when I am receiving medical care. One of my favorite tools for…

Flashing Lights and Photosensitivity in the Classroom

Flashing Lights and Photosensitivity in the Classroom

Ten common items with flashing lights to watch for in the classroom