If you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, trying to ride out a migraine, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—more times than I’d like to admit. I used to rely solely on medication, crossing my fingers it would kick in before the throbbing pain turned into full-blown nausea and sensory overload. But…
If you’ve ever suddenly lost vision in one eye, followed by a pounding headache that feels like your brain is trying to escape your skull—yeah, I’ve been there too. That, my friend, might be what’s called an ocular migraine. They’re scary, confusing, and honestly, a huge disruption to daily life. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all…
Living in a place where the seasons change dramatically, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: my migraines tend to flare up just as the days grow shorter and the skies dull into shades of gray. At first, I chalked it up to coincidence—maybe just stress or changes in sleep. But after years of tracking symptoms, one…
If you’ve recently had laser eye surgery and suddenly find yourself dealing with persistent migraines, you’re not alone. Honestly, I didn’t expect that my vision correction journey would come with a side of throbbing temples and light sensitivity. While laser eye surgery can be life-changing in terms of ditching glasses, it’s also a big adjustment…
There’s nothing worse than finally landing in a new time zone—excited, slightly groggy, maybe a bit hangry—and then boom: a migraine hits. I’ve been there. More than once, actually. The flight wasn’t too bad, the snacks were passable, but the throbbing pain that followed me into the hotel room? That was brutal. If you’re someone…
It started like every other Tuesday: way too much screen time, coffee that was more habit than help, and the usual buzzing pressure creeping behind my eyes. But this time, it didn’t stop. My typical remedies—dark room, peppermint oil, hydration, silence—barely made a dent. That’s when a friend tossed me a futuristic-looking contraption and said,…
Migraines and work? Yeah, not exactly a dream combo. I used to think I could just push through, down a couple of painkillers, and grind it out. But let’s be real—when a migraine hits mid-meeting or halfway through your spreadsheet, pretending everything’s fine is the worst strategy. After years of trial, error, and a few…
Fasting during Ramadan has always been a deeply spiritual experience for me—one that recharges my faith and brings a refreshing sense of self-discipline. But there’s one thing that’s consistently thrown a wrench into the serenity: migraines during Ramadan fasting. If you’ve ever felt that pounding headache kicking in right before Iftar or just after Suhoor,…
I never used to think twice about my salt intake. Chips, instant noodles, cured meats — they were just everyday indulgences. But after a few too many episodes of pounding, one-sided headaches that sent me hunting for a dark, silent room, I started connecting the dots. It turns out, there’s a not-so-obvious link between high…