When I first started dealing with migraines, I thought the hardest part was finding a medication that worked. It wasn’t until years later—after a string of confusing headaches that didn’t behave like my usual migraine—that I realized some pain was actually coming from the very pills meant to help. If you’ve ever wondered why your…
Have you ever been stuck in traffic, windows down, and suddenly felt that familiar throbbing behind your eyes? Yeah, me too. It’s not just the honking horns or the endless wait that gets you — it’s the invisible cloud of exhaust fumes sneaking into your system. For those of us prone to migraines, the air…
Let’s talk about something you probably never expected to trigger a migraine—garbage bags. Yep, those seemingly harmless scented garbage bags sitting under your kitchen sink might be the culprit behind those throbbing headaches that hit you out of nowhere. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I noticed a pattern—every time I changed my…
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…
It started with curiosity. I kept hearing people rave about how a weighted blanket changed their sleep. But what caught my attention was a fellow migraine sufferer who claimed it actually reduced their migraine frequency. I had to test it myself. As someone who’s battled migraines for over a decade, I’m always on the lookout…
Let me tell you, as someone who’s had a love-hate relationship with salty snacks, I never thought my craving for chips could be a migraine trigger. But after countless evenings clutching my temples, it became clear — high sodium intake and migraines are more connected than most people realize. It’s not just a coincidence when…
Managing migraines used to feel like a game of chance—sometimes I’d go days feeling fine, and other times a sudden aura would leave me out of commission for hours. It wasn’t until I started taking self-care seriously that I began to notice real changes. If you’re navigating the unpredictable waters of migraines, building a solid…