Kristin Chenowethis another star with the disorder, having first experienced one in her twenties.
She has since campaigned for awareness of the condition (viaThe Healthy).
“At first, I thought something must be wrong with the spotlight.
The attack gradually worsened until intermission, when it caused her to suddenly drop to her knees and vomit.
By the end of the show, Chenoweth collapsed.
“I was confused, worried, and scared this would end my career.”
“Now I have great empathy.
Unfortunately, according toWebMD, there is currently no cure for migraines or chronic migraines.
But there are treatments and remedies to help alleviate the pain.
For Chenoweth, injections of onabotulinumtoxinA, otherwise known as Botox, have helped significantly.
Her treatment plan involves an injection every 12 weeks (viaHealthline).
“It works on a deeper level because migraine is more complex than muscle contraction.”
“It feels so freeing to talk about my condition,” she said.
“Over the years, I’ve learned how powerful it is to be open about your disease …
