Wellday Journal
Migraine care, clearly explained.
Evidence-based writing on treatment, access, and living better with migraine — from the Wellday clinical team.
Why I Built Wellday
Wellday co-founder Jeff Glasco on three decades of migraine, the lucky appointment that changed everything, and why real migraine care shouldn't depend on luck.
TreatmentMigraine Prevention vs. Rescue Treatments
Learn the difference between migraine prevention and rescue treatments, when to use each, and how to build a plan that actually reduces your attacks.
Brain HealthWhy Your Gut Hurts When You Have a Migraine (It's Not a Coincidence)
Nausea, gut sensitivity, and migraines aren't separate problems. The gut-brain axis connects them at a neurological level. Here's what the research shows — and what you can actually do about it.
TreatmentWhat Is CGRP Therapy — and Do You Qualify?
CGRP biologics are the first medications designed specifically for migraine prevention. Here's how they work, who qualifies, and what to expect.
Insurance & AccessPrior Authorization for CGRP Medications: What It Is and Why It Matters
Prior authorization is the #1 reason migraine patients don't get the CGRP medications they need. Here's how the process works — and how Wellday will handle it for you when preventive care launches.
Lifestyle & TriggersThe Migraine-Sleep Connection: Why Treating One Without the Other Doesn't Work
Migraine and sleep are deeply connected — poor sleep triggers attacks, and migraines disrupt sleep. Here's what the research says and what you can do about it.
Cost & InsuranceHow Much Does CGRP Therapy Actually Cost?
CGRP biologics list at $600–900/month, but that is rarely what a commercially insured patient pays. Here's how the math works and what cash-pay patients should know.
Women's HealthWhy Migraines Get Worse in Perimenopause — and What to Do About It
Hormonal changes in perimenopause are one of the most common triggers for worsening migraine. Here's what's happening and how modern treatment can help.