It’s one thing to brace yourself for period cramps, but it’s a whole other level when the first drop of bleeding comes with a pounding migraine. If you’ve ever had that unfortunate timing, you’re not alone. Many people who menstruate notice their migraine patterns tie closely to their cycle — and sometimes, the headaches seem…
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,…
If you’ve ever been driving at night and felt that sharp, stabbing pain start behind your eyes, you’re not alone. I remember one evening, coming back from a late grocery run, a car with those blinding LED headlights came straight at me. The moment the glare hit, I felt it — the telltale pulse of…
Ever walked into a dry cleaner and felt a sudden pounding headache building up behind your eyes? That used to be me. For years, I couldn’t figure out why a quick stop to drop off my suits would leave me with a full-blown migraine by evening. Turns out, the culprit was floating right in the…
Ever had that moment when you’re jamming to your favorite playlist, only to get hit with an annoying headache creeping in around your temples? I’ve been there—what started as a simple office playlist turned into an unexpected migraine episode, all because of the pressure from my headphones. Sounds trivial, right? But for many of us,…
After I got my second vaccine dose, I expected a sore arm, maybe a low-grade fever—but what I didn’t see coming was the pounding headache that followed me around for days. I brushed it off at first, but as someone who’s dealt with migraines occasionally, this felt different. If you’ve been wondering about the sudden…
It’s no secret that summer can be a nightmare for those of us prone to migraines. I used to think it was just me until I realized how common it is for heat exposure to trigger migraines. The combination of sweltering temperatures, humidity, and dehydration has knocked me out of commission more times than I…
It started with a tingling in my fingertips—nothing major, just something I thought was circulation-related. But within minutes, the left side of my body went limp. I couldn’t lift my arm, my leg dragged, and I couldn’t speak properly. I was 32 and in the middle of a work presentation. What followed was one of…
If you’ve ever dealt with a migraine that comes with intense nausea, you know the combo is brutal. For me, the worst part isn’t always the pounding head—it’s that relentless wave of queasiness that makes even sipping water feel like a challenge. Over the years, I’ve experimented with everything from prescription meds to pressure point…