There’s nothing quite like a summer night filled with fireworks—until the migraine hits like a freight train. I’ve always loved a good celebration, but over the years, I started noticing a pattern. Every time I’d be around loud bass or firecrackers, my head would feel like it was about to split open. If this sounds…
If you’ve ever felt your head throb after hearing a train horn blare just a little too close, you’re not imagining things. For some of us — myself included — the sharp, high-decibel blast of a rail siren can do more than just startle. It can kickstart a full-blown migraine. I remember once sitting at…
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 felt like the slightest noise turns your migraine into an unbearable ordeal, trust me, you’re not alone. As someone who’s navigated the rocky road of sound-sensitive migraines for years, I know exactly how maddening it can be. Those everyday sounds—chatty coworkers, a car honk, even the soft hum of the fridge—can feel…
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,…
Ever been to a concert and left with your ears ringing for hours? Or maybe you’ve worked in an environment where loud machinery is a daily thing? Yeah, me too. The aftermath is not just annoying; it’s potentially harmful. I learned this the hard way after a few too many gigs and industrial site visits…
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…
Ever had that bizarre moment when you’re at a concert or walking near a construction site and suddenly—bam—tiny shadowy specks or squiggles drift across your vision? It happened to me at a busy street festival last summer. As the music ramped up and bass thumped deep in my chest, my eyes went rogue—suddenly flooded with…
Ever heard a strange ringing, buzzing, or even music—just before a migraine hits? I used to brush it off as my imagination, until it started happening too often to ignore. That’s when I stumbled into the baffling world of auditory aura migraine symptoms. Most people know about visual auras—those flashing lights or zigzag lines—but fewer…