You know, for a while I thought I was just imagining it. These faint little shapes drifting across my vision, like transparent worms or specks, especially when I stared at a bright wall or the sky. Then came these dull, annoying headaches—right at the sides of my head. Not migraines, nothing blinding or debilitating. Just…
If you’ve ever found yourself rubbing your neck or adjusting your chair in the middle of a migraine attack, you’re not alone. I used to dismiss my slouched posture as “just being tired,” until I started tracking my headaches and noticed something odd—my migraines always flared up on the days I spent hunched over my…
When I first started experiencing migraines in my twenties, I never thought my jaw had anything to do with it. But after years of trying everything from medication to meditation, a dentist was the one who finally cracked the case. Turns out, the alignment of your teeth and jaw isn’t just about a pretty smile—it…
Stress is sneaky. It creeps in from work, relationships, the endless pings of notifications—and before you know it, your temples start to pound like a bass drum. I know it all too well. As someone who’s juggled tight deadlines and the occasional toddler meltdown, migraines became part of my life. But here’s the thing: managing…
If you’ve ever ended a long day staring at screens with a pounding headache behind your eyes, you’re not alone. I used to brush it off as “just another headache,” until I started noticing a pattern — these throbbing episodes often came after marathon workdays in front of my laptop. That’s when I began wondering:…
Can Tension Headaches Raise BP? Tension headaches are among the most common types of headaches. They can feel like a tight band around the head, often bringing a dull, aching pain. While they’re typically not dangerous, many people wonder whether this kind of pain could lead to other issues—like a spike in blood pressure (BP)….
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…
Have you ever had those nagging headaches that seem to pop up all the time, and you’re just sitting there wondering, What’s going on? If you’re dealing with hypertension (aka high blood pressure) and you’re constantly battling headaches, this combo could be trying to tell you something. Let’s break it down together and figure out…