Living in a place where the seasons change dramatically, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: my migraines tend to flare up just as the days grow shorter and the skies dull into shades of gray. At first, I chalked it up to coincidence—maybe just stress or changes in sleep. But after years of tracking symptoms, one…
Migraines and work? Yeah, not exactly a dream combo. I used to think I could just push through, down a couple of painkillers, and grind it out. But let’s be real—when a migraine hits mid-meeting or halfway through your spreadsheet, pretending everything’s fine is the worst strategy. After years of trial, error, and a few…
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…
If you’ve ever had a migraine that made the smell of someone’s perfume feel like a personal attack, you’re not alone. I remember once having to leave a movie theater because someone nearby popped open a bag of buttered popcorn—and just like that, my head throbbed like a drumline. That intense reaction to smells isn’t…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tossed and turned in bed, waking up drenched in sweat with a throbbing headache pounding through your skull. It wasn’t until I started connecting the dots that I realized the heat I felt at night wasn’t just uncomfortable — it was a potential migraine trigger. Sound familiar? You’re…
You know that frustrating moment when you wake up with a splitting headache and wonder, “Did I even sleep wrong?” Yeah, I’ve been there too. Turns out, it might not just be *stress* or *too much screen time*. It could be your sleep posture, pillow choice, or even how your neck is aligned at night….
Alright, so here’s the thing — I never used to think twice about how much I sweat. I’d power through hot yoga, summer hikes, or just a packed subway ride without a second thought. But over time, something weird started happening. I’d get these brutal migraines — not just little headaches, but full-blown, take-you-out-for-the-day kind…
If you’ve ever walked out of the gym with a pounding headache instead of that feel-good post-workout buzz, you’re not alone. I’ve had it happen a few times—thinking I crushed a workout only to be sidelined by a blinding migraine that made me question why I even bothered. Migraines after intense workout sessions are surprisingly…
When I first got a hormonal IUD, I was mostly focused on the benefits—lighter periods, long-term birth control, and not having to remember a pill every day. What I wasn’t prepared for was the sudden uptick in my migraines. At first, I brushed them off as random, maybe stress-induced. But as the pattern became clearer,…
