If you’ve ever had migraines and also live with PCOS, you’re probably wondering: “Is it just me, or are these two somehow related?” You’re not alone. I asked myself that very same question after dealing with relentless, throbbing headaches that didn’t feel like regular stress headaches. They seemed to come out of nowhere—sometimes after ovulation,…
When I first got a hormonal IUD, I was mostly focused on the benefits—lighter periods, long-term birth control, and not having to remember a pill every day. What I wasn’t prepared for was the sudden uptick in my migraines. At first, I brushed them off as random, maybe stress-induced. But as the pattern became clearer,…
I used to think summer migraines were just a coincidence — until I started connecting the dots. You’re out on a hot day, maybe in the middle of a workout or just sitting in traffic with a weak A/C, and suddenly, the pounding starts. It’s more than just the heat. It’s your body’s way of…
There’s something about bustling crowds and constant noise that can make my head feel like it’s caught in a vice grip. I used to brush it off as stress, but over time, I started connecting the dots—those pounding headaches weren’t random. They were migraines triggered by environments filled with chaotic sounds and packed spaces. If…
If you’ve ever woken up the morning after a party with your head pounding like it’s trying to split in two, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. Sometimes it’s not just a hangover — it’s a full-blown post-party migraine. The kind that makes you swear off loud music…
Have you ever noticed how your weekends, the time you’re supposed to relax and recharge, often come with an unwelcome guest—a pounding migraine? I used to think it was just bad luck until I realized there’s a name for this frustrating pattern: Weekend Migraine Syndrome. And no, it’s not all in your head. It’s real,…
We all dream about that perfect vacation—no emails, no stress, just peace and quiet. But if you’re someone who gets migraines, like I do, that dream can quickly become a nightmare if you’re not careful. I’ve had my fair share of vacations derailed by a sudden migraine flare-up. It’s like your brain decides to rebel…
I used to think cruise vacations were the ultimate escape—until I got hit with a blinding migraine in the middle of the Caribbean. Imagine standing on a deck, ocean breeze in your hair, and then—bam!—everything starts spinning, lights feel like lasers, and the throbbing in your skull makes even soft music feel like a rock…
Ever landed in a new time zone and suddenly felt that familiar, awful throb behind your eyes? You’re not alone. As someone who travels for work a bit more than I’d like to admit, I’ve noticed a pattern—whenever I cross multiple time zones, especially flying east, a migraine isn’t far behind. At first, I chalked…