I still remember the first time I heard the term familial hemiplegic migraine—I was sitting in a neurologist’s waiting room, clutching a folder of my aunt’s medical notes, wondering how a condition could mimic a stroke yet leave no lasting damage. Over the years, I’ve spoken with families, read research papers, and even helped a…
If you’ve ever sipped a glass of orange juice and felt a headache creeping in shortly after, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—thinking I was doing something good for my health, only to find myself rubbing my temples 20 minutes later. For years, I brushed it off. “It’s just stress,” I’d tell myself. But eventually,…
One of the weirdest connections I’ve ever had to explore was between my headaches and my favorite zero-calorie drink. I mean, who would’ve thought that something as simple as a sugar-free soda could be behind those relentless migraines? Turns out, I’m not the only one. If you’ve ever sipped on a diet soda or chewed…
Have you ever been in the middle of a phone call and suddenly noticed your own voice echoing back at you — not just slightly, but in a way that makes your head feel like it’s buzzing from the inside out? That strange echo-y phone call tone might seem like a simple tech glitch, but…
If you’ve ever been cruising down a road lined with trees on a sunny day and suddenly felt an intense, throbbing migraine coming on, you’re not alone. That rhythmic flicker of light and shadow filtering through leaves — the so-called “leaf shadow flicker” — might seem harmless, even beautiful, but for some of us, it’s…
You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve been caught off guard by a migraine after a long walk on a hazy day. At first, I thought it was dehydration, or maybe skipping lunch. But no — turns out, air pollution, especially ozone, is a sneaky migraine trigger. And if you’re someone who already battles migraines,…
When my neurologist first mentioned magnesium citrate for migraine prevention, I was skeptical. Supplements? For these pounding headaches that hijacked my days? But trust me, if you’re like me and tired of those prescription side effects, understanding the right magnesium citrate dosage could be a game-changer. Let’s break down exactly how to use magnesium citrate…
Ever had one of those days where you’re trying intermittent fasting, feeling all proud, and then — bam — out of nowhere, a migraine sneaks in and ruins everything? Yeah, I’ve been there too. It’s incredibly frustrating. You’re trying to be healthy, yet your body seems to have other plans. Fasting-induced migraine episodes are a…
You’d think summer would be a break from migraines, right? Sunshine, fresh air, pool days—it all sounds relaxing. But here’s the twist: every time I step into an over-air-conditioned mall or grab an ice-cold drink too fast, boom—instant migraine. Cold-induced migraines in summer are a real and often overlooked nightmare for many of us. Let’s…