One day, during a relentless migraine attack that had me curled up in bed with the curtains shut tight, a friend messaged me and said, “Have you tried Himalayan salt water?” I remember laughing at first. Salt? Really? But when you’ve been living with migraines for years and tried nearly everything from prescription meds to…
There’s something oddly specific about that sudden throb in your head the moment cold air hits your face, right? I used to brush it off as “just winter stuff,” until I started keeping track—and bam, the pattern was undeniable. Cold air wasn’t just annoying; it was triggering full-blown migraines. If you’ve ever stepped outside into…
When a migraine hits, your first instinct might be to crawl into bed, turn off the lights, and pray it passes quickly. That’s usually my go-to move, especially if the pounding in my skull feels like a marching band set up camp inside my head. But one question I’ve been asked more than a few…
Ever wake up with your head pounding like you just partied all night, except you didn’t? I’ve been there. Opening your eyes in the morning and realizing a migraine beat your alarm to the punch is not exactly a motivational start. Morning migraines are a thing—an annoying, painful, very real thing. And if you’re anything…
It started with a dull ache, right behind my right eye — just a whisper of discomfort. Within an hour, I was squinting at the light, struggling to concentrate, and wondering why this particular pain felt different. If you’ve ever dealt with migraine pain behind one eye, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It’s not…