We’ve all been there—thinking one glass of wine at dinner or a celebratory cocktail won’t hurt, only to be sidelined hours later by a crushing migraine. If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered why alcohol and migraines seem to be best friends with the worst intentions. Let’s be real: for some, alcohol is a definite…
It started in my early twenties—sharp, pounding headaches that seemed to sync perfectly with the tiny pink pill I took every morning. At first, I thought it was stress, maybe dehydration or lack of sleep. But the more consistent the pill routine got, the more frequent the migraines became. If you’ve ever experienced migraines while…
Have you ever walked past someone wearing strong perfume or cologne and suddenly felt a throbbing pain settle behind your eyes? You’re not alone. I remember once getting hit by the overpowering scent of a coworker’s floral body spray—and within minutes, my vision started to blur. That was my first real encounter with a scent-triggered…
There was a time I couldn’t make it through a single afternoon without a sudden, pounding headache. I blamed the weather, stress, even my screen time—until one day, my doctor casually asked me about my eating habits. That question led to an eye-opening journey into the connection between migraines and blood sugar, particularly the dreaded…
Woke up one morning with a splitting headache and could barely make out the text on my phone. Thought I was losing my mind—or worse, my eyesight. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been down that rabbit hole of frantic Google searches trying to figure out if blurry vision during a migraine means…
So, here’s what happened. I was walking out of the gym one evening, feeling great after a solid workout, when suddenly—bam—I noticed these tiny specks drifting across my vision. Not just that, but I also caught this high-pitched ringing in my ears, almost like someone cranked up the volume on a mosquito inside my head….
As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand just how tricky GERD can be. Most people think of acid reflux as just heartburn after a spicy burrito—but the reality is a lot messier. One of the more surprising questions I hear is: can GERD cause headaches? And honestly, it’s…
As someone who’s spent years working with patients suffering from asthma, I’ve seen it all: the wheezing, the shortness of breath, the constant struggle to breathe properly. But one thing I didn’t expect to be so common among asthma patients was the link between asthma, eye pressure, and headaches. It’s not something you always hear…
Introduction: If you’ve been dealing with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and headaches at the same time, you might be wondering if there’s some connection between the two. I mean, GERD messes with your stomach enough already, so can it really cause headaches too? Spoiler alert: Yeah, it can. Let’s dive into this whole thing and…