Have you ever noticed how, right after the pressure of a big event finally lifts, a pounding migraine sneaks in like an uninvited guest? I’ve been there — conference deadlines, family gatherings, or even long-awaited vacations that left me with a throbbing head the very next day. This strange phenomenon has a name: stress-relief letdown…
It all started when I decided to repaint my home office. I thought a fresh coat of pastel blue would bring some calm into my hectic workdays. But within minutes of opening that paint can, a throbbing pain started creeping up my temples. It wasn’t just a regular headache—it felt like a full-blown migraine was…
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…
Ever tried holding a conversation and suddenly blanked out mid-sentence, forgetting what you were about to say? That’s not just being distracted—it’s what many of us living with migraines call “brain fog.” As someone who has battled chronic migraines for years, I can tell you firsthand: migraine-induced brain fog isn’t just annoying. It can mess…
Ever felt like your migraine ended… but your body didn’t get the memo? Yeah, same here. That awful cloudiness, the crushing fatigue, and that weird sensation of just not being “right” — that’s not your imagination. It’s something called postdrome, often dubbed the migraine hangover. And trust me, it’s real, it’s draining, and it deserves…
If you’ve ever had a strange foggy feeling, fatigue, or weird sensitivity to light and sounds that lingers even though your headache never came — you’re not imagining it. I’ve had moments where I felt completely drained, like I had just run a mental marathon, but there was no classic migraine pain. It turns out,…
Ever taken a triptan for a brutal migraine and ended up with another one just a day or two later? Yep, been there. It’s like treating the pain only to be gifted with another round of agony. That’s what rebound migraines—also called medication overuse headaches—do, especially when triptans are involved. Let’s talk about what’s going…
I used to think my migraines were just random—maybe triggered by stress, maybe hormones, or lack of sleep. But then a pattern started emerging. I realized I was reaching for over-the-counter meds like candy, thinking I was being proactive. Turns out, I was digging myself into a deeper migraine hole. Welcome to the world of…
Ever had a migraine so intense that even when the pain fades, you’re still not okay? That lingering haze, brain fog, mood weirdness, or fatigue that follows—yeah, that’s not just you being dramatic. It’s called the postdrome phase, and honestly, it’s one of the most overlooked stages of a migraine. I used to think I…