So here’s something weird: I never thought I’d be reading up on the Epstein-Barr virus again after college biology. And yet, here I am, a few years older, sitting with an aching back that just wouldn’t quit—and what do I stumble across? A rabbit hole of medical chatter suggesting that back pain might be linked…
One thing I never expected was how much my stomach would influence my head—literally. For years, I chalked up my migraines and digestive issues as unrelated annoyances. But when I stumbled across a study that connected the gut-brain axis to both migraines and IBS, it felt like someone finally turned the light on. If you’ve…
Let me be real for a second—there’s nothing quite like waking up with stiff joints and a pounding headache that seems to echo with every movement. If you’ve ever dealt with arthritis *and* migraines, you know what a double whammy that is. For me, there was a time I didn’t even make the connection. I’d…
I used to think back pain was just something you had to “stretch through.” That was until a few years ago, when post-workout tightness became a daily reality. No matter how much I stretched, foam-rolled, or hit the chiropractor, that deep ache in my lower back stuck around. A friend mentioned trying infrared saunas. I…
I’ll never forget the first time I sat across from someone spiraling into an anxiety attack. I froze—unsure if I should say something, do something, or just sit there. My mind raced as much as theirs seemed to. If you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, knowing *what not to do* can be just…
Vaginal itching is one of those symptoms that no one talks about, but so many of us have experienced—especially when it’s tied to bacterial vaginosis (BV). I’ve had those days where you’re squirming in your seat, wondering if it’s just a passing irritation or something more. And when it turns out to be BV, managing…
Living with fibromyalgia is already a full-time job—add migraines into the mix, and it can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords on a tightrope. I’ve been down that road, and let me tell you, the overlap between these two chronic conditions isn’t just frustrating—it’s deeply personal. What’s worse? Most people (even some doctors) don’t realize…
Last year, I was convinced something was deeply wrong with my body. Heart palpitations, dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath—you name it. I bounced between doctors and specialists, had every scan and test under the sun. Everything came back “normal.” The frustration was overwhelming until someone finally asked me: “Have you considered that this might…
You’d be surprised how many of us don’t give a second thought to how we wash our underwear. I used to toss mine into the machine with everything else — hot, cold, detergent, whatever worked. It wasn’t until I started having recurring BV flare-ups (hello, fishy odor and uncomfortable discharge) that I got curious. Could…