Danielle Newport Fancher

Danielle Newport Fancher

Danielle Newport Fancher is a writer and chronic migraineur who lives and works in Manhattan. She’s sick of the stigma that a migraine is “just a headache” and she’s made it her mission to change that perception.

  • Living With Condition: 19 Years
  • Location: New York, USA

About Danielle

Fancher attended Skidmore College, where she received her BS degree in Management and Business. She currently lives in Manhattan and, in her spare time, can be found writing at her favourite coffee shop in Gramercy. 

A brief history with the condition

"I’ve had migraines for the past fourteen years – with ten of those years being chronic. My migraine brain continues to stump my doctors, some of the best neurology and migraine specialists in the country. For many years, I have proactively done everything possible to beat migraine brain with little success. My efforts range from treatment at a specialized in-patient neurological centre to quitting my job to live on the beach in Costa Rica because I lost all hope of a migraine-free life."

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Articles By Danielle Newport Fancher


Woman with migraine triggered by barometric pressure shift due to rain
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5 Surprising Things That Make My Migraine Attacks Worse

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Woman pushing through a work presentation despite chronic migraine symptoms
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A Real Week With Chronic Migraine

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Woman with migraine wrapped in blanket, trying to recover from painful migraine symptoms
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Beyond Pain - How I Cope With Other Migraine Symptoms

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Shot of woman's legs walking towards a brighter part of the woods symbolizing her turning a corner with migraine
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Coming Out of the Dark: Coping with Isolation in Migraine

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A misty lake symbolising the legends of heroes with migraine throughout the ages
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From Julius Caesar to Serena Williams: The Migraine Conversation Through the Ages

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Woman with migraine explaining her condition to understanding boss
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How I Talk About Migraine At Work

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