It was during last summer’s relentless heatwave that I realized how brutal extreme temperatures can be for people like me who suffer from migraines. You know the kind — pounding, pulsating head pain that no amount of hydration or air conditioning seems to soothe. If you’ve ever found yourself retreating to a dark room after…
You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve been caught off guard by a migraine after a long walk on a hazy day. At first, I thought it was dehydration, or maybe skipping lunch. But no — turns out, air pollution, especially ozone, is a sneaky migraine trigger. And if you’re someone who already battles migraines,…
Ever noticed how your migraines get worse in winter, especially when the indoor heater is on full blast? Trust me, I’ve been there. You’d think staying warm and cozy inside would be a safe haven from headaches, but ironically, it’s often the culprit. Let’s dig into how indoor heating and dry air might be making…
Ever had one of those days when the summer heat feels like it’s wrapping your head in a pressure cooker? Yeah, been there. I used to think migraines were just bad headaches, but oh boy, summer humidity combined with sweat-triggered migraines is a next-level experience. It’s not just the heat; it’s the suffocating air, the…
If you’ve ever wondered why your migraines seem to spike when winter rolls around, you’re not alone. I used to think it was just the cold making everything worse. But it turns out, it’s not the temperature — it’s the air. Yep, the dry, dusty winter air can be a sneaky migraine trigger, and I’ve…
Ever noticed how on certain cloudy days, when the sky has that weird bluish tint, your migraine feels like it’s dialed up a notch? You’re not imagining it. I used to think I was just being sensitive or overthinking, but after too many of those “why does my head hurt more today?” afternoons, I dug…
Ever been stuck in traffic with the sun bouncing off every car’s windshield straight into your eyes? That blinding glare is not just an annoyance—it’s a full-blown migraine trigger for me. For years, I couldn’t figure out why sunny days felt like a battle. Turns out, reflective surfaces and sun glare have a sneaky way…
Ever noticed how some days the weather shifts a little—maybe the wind picks up, the air feels heavier—and suddenly, that familiar migraine throb starts creeping in? You’re not imagining it. As someone who has juggled unpredictable migraines for years, I’ve learned that subtle wind speed changes can be a sneaky trigger. It took me far…
Ever applied an ice pack to your head, thinking it’d numb the migraine away, only to have it boomerang back twice as bad? Yeah, I’ve been there too. It’s what some folks (including myself) have frustratingly come to know as a “temperature rebound migraine after ice.” You’d think cold therapy is the go-to fix, right?…