After a brutal migraine attack, there’s nothing more tempting than standing under a steaming hot shower, hoping it’ll wash away the lingering ache. I’ve done it more times than I can count. But is it actually safe? That’s a question many migraine sufferers (myself included) never really stop to ask. Let’s dig into the truth…
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood in my kitchen, rummaging through the freezer for a cold pack or grabbing the heating pad from the closet, trying to figure out which one would tame my throbbing migraine. If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered—icy compress or heat pad for migraine relief? Spoiler alert:…
Migraines can hit like a freight train out of nowhere. One moment, I’m sitting with my morning coffee, and the next, it feels like a jackhammer is pounding inside my skull. Over the years, I’ve tried countless remedies—some worked temporarily, others didn’t touch the pain. But there’s one technique that consistently makes a difference: guided…
Living with migraines feels like you’re always bracing for a storm that might or might not come. I used to pop painkillers like mints, chase every new remedy online, and even tried those bizarre ice packs shaped like helmets. But it wasn’t until I stumbled upon craniosacral therapy (CST) that I realized my body was…
Ever noticed how your mood drops as the days get shorter and the sun seems to vanish for weeks? I used to think it was just the winter blues. But after years of battling migraines that mysteriously worsened during gloomy months, I realized there’s more going on. Turns out, migraines and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)…
After I got my second vaccine dose, I expected a sore arm, maybe a low-grade fever—but what I didn’t see coming was the pounding headache that followed me around for days. I brushed it off at first, but as someone who’s dealt with migraines occasionally, this felt different. If you’ve been wondering about the sudden…
Ever since I recovered from a mild viral infection a few months ago, my migraines have been on a whole new level of unpredictable. At first, I thought it was just stress or lack of sleep, but after talking to a few friends (and spending way too much time on migraine forums), I realized I…
It’s no secret that summer can be a nightmare for those of us prone to migraines. I used to think it was just me until I realized how common it is for heat exposure to trigger migraines. The combination of sweltering temperatures, humidity, and dehydration has knocked me out of commission more times than I…
I still remember sitting in my gynecologist’s office, trying to make sense of why my head was pounding yet again. At that point, I had no idea that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) could be a major trigger behind the debilitating migraines I had battled for years. Turns out, I wasn’t alone—there’s a growing body of…