When I first started noticing changes in my migraines during my early 40s, I brushed them off as “just hormones.” But as time went on, those occasional throbbing episodes turned into relentless, unpredictable migraines. Turns out, I wasn’t imagining things—perimenopause had entered the chat. And it was bringing a whole new layer of migraine challenges…
Sometimes, it starts with a slight tightening behind the eyes or a random flicker in vision. Other times, it’s a full-on throb that makes every sound feel like a jackhammer in my skull. I’ve dealt with migraines for most of my adult life, and while medications helped for a while, I started looking for ways…
If you’re someone who deals with migraines, there’s a fair chance you’ve crossed paths with ergotamine at some point. I’ve been there myself—those early days of experimenting with migraine treatments, trying to find that sweet spot between relief and rebound. It’s easy to reach for anything that works. But here’s the thing: what works fast…
If you’ve ever walked into a freezing room after escaping the summer heat, only to be hit with a dull ache behind your eyes or a pounding in your temples, you might be wondering—can an AC unit’s airflow trigger a migraine? It’s a question I used to brush off until I found myself repeatedly battling…
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….
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…
Let me be real with you—I’ve always been a bit of a gym rat. Lifting heavy things, sweating through a brutal HIIT class, riding the endorphin wave afterward—it’s my kind of therapy. But for years, I couldn’t figure out why I’d leave the gym not feeling accomplished, but *wrecked*. Not sore-wrecked. I’m talking pounding-headache, light-sensitive,…
Ever been seated on a flight, just settling in, and suddenly – boom – a wave of perfume, cologne, or cabin deodorizer hits you like a brick wall? I’ve been there. Somewhere between takeoff and turbulence, I found myself clutching my temples, bracing for a migraine that I knew was coming. If you’re sensitive to…
If you’ve ever been stuck on a boat with a migraine, you know the combination of choppy waves and pounding headaches isn’t exactly a vacation dream. I’ve been there. One minute you’re soaking up the sun, and the next, your head feels like it’s caught between a jackhammer and a blender. Migraines while on a…