Living with fibromyalgia is already a full-time job—add migraines into the mix, and it can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords on a tightrope. I’ve been down that road, and let me tell you, the overlap between these two chronic conditions isn’t just frustrating—it’s deeply personal. What’s worse? Most people (even some doctors) don’t realize…
When I was first diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, migraines were the last thing on my mind. I thought the fatigue, brain fog, and occasional vision blur were just par for the course. But then came the headaches—throbbing, pulsating, unforgiving. Over time, they weren’t just “headaches.” They were migraines. If you’ve ever found yourself asking,…
Let me tell you, I didn’t think much of it at first. A slight throb, maybe some fogginess – just one of those off days, right? But when the headaches started showing up on a near schedule after I got my hormonal IUD, I had to dig deeper. Turns out, I’m not the only one…
When I first started noticing changes in my migraines during my early 40s, I brushed them off as “just hormones.” But as time went on, those occasional throbbing episodes turned into relentless, unpredictable migraines. Turns out, I wasn’t imagining things—perimenopause had entered the chat. And it was bringing a whole new layer of migraine challenges…
I didn’t expect my first pilgrimage journey to test my pain threshold more than my spiritual endurance. Somewhere between the third consecutive early morning and the relentless sun during the afternoon prayers, a familiar throb began creeping into my right temple. If you’ve ever dealt with a migraine during a spiritual trip, you know it’s…
As someone who’s spent a fair bit of time hiking in the Rockies and even once embarrassingly puked mid-trek thanks to a pounding headache, I can tell you—high altitude and migraines are not a fun combo. If you’ve ever felt your head ready to explode after a scenic climb or a high-altitude flight, you’re definitely…
If you’ve ever felt a migraine sneaking in on one of those muggy, sticky summer days, you’re not alone. I used to think it was just me being sensitive to the heat, until I started noticing a pattern. The combination of humidity and high temperatures wasn’t just making me feel uncomfortable—it was triggering full-blown migraines….
Ever noticed how a certain kind of light can trigger your migraine, or how even soft sounds suddenly feel like jackhammers in your brain? Yeah, I’ve been there too—more times than I care to admit. I used to think it was just me being overly sensitive, until I dug deeper and realized the kind of…
Sometimes, it starts with a slight tightening behind the eyes or a random flicker in vision. Other times, it’s a full-on throb that makes every sound feel like a jackhammer in my skull. I’ve dealt with migraines for most of my adult life, and while medications helped for a while, I started looking for ways…
