Last Tuesday afternoon, I was lounging in my living room when a migraine slammed into me like a freight train. No warning. No mercy. Just an all-consuming pulse behind my left eye — and guess what? It happened right after I spent nearly two hours under bright LED lights while reorganizing the garage. That wasn’t…
There’s something thrilling about standing atop a snow-covered mountain, strapping into your skis, and launching into crisp, clean air. I’ve chased that feeling more times than I can count. But as much as I love high-altitude skiing, I’ve also had to deal with the not-so-glamorous side of it—migraines. If you’ve ever found yourself squinting through…
Gaining a few pounds might not seem like a big deal at first—trust me, I’ve been there after a long holiday binge or a stretch of stress eating. But if you’re someone who deals with migraines, especially the hormonal kind, that extra weight can sneak up and wreak havoc in ways you might not expect….
If you’ve ever reached for a nasal spray to clear up congestion and ended up with a pounding migraine not long after, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been there—what started as a quick fix to breathe better somehow turned into hours of throbbing pain behind my eyes. The connection between nasal sprays and migraines isn’t…
Sleepwalking is one of those strange nighttime phenomena that makes you wonder what your brain is really up to while you’re out cold. I’ve had a couple of sleepwalking incidents in my twenties—one where I found myself trying to make toast without any bread—and it left me questioning what triggered it. Strangely, I also noticed…
Not too long ago, I had this relentless throbbing pain behind one side of my head. I chalked it up to stress or lack of sleep — you know, the usual culprits. But the twist? It all started after a mild earache I barely paid attention to. Turns out, migraines from ear infections aren’t just…
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…
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…
When I first started connecting the dots between my migraine episodes and the autoimmune symptoms I’d been struggling with for years, it felt like everything finally started making sense. You know those headaches that aren’t just headaches—they steal your entire day? For the longest time, doctors treated them like isolated incidents. But it turns out,…