Last summer, while flying from Jakarta to Kathmandu, I noticed something odd: the higher we climbed, the tighter that familiar band around my temples became. By the time we landed at Tribhuvan Airport, the dull throb had escalated into a full migraine aura. It wasn’t my first episode triggered by altitude shifts, but it reminded…
Have you ever boarded a flight feeling perfectly fine, only to find yourself battling a throbbing migraine as the plane climbs? You’re not alone. For years, I thought it was just me being sensitive or maybe it was the stress of travel, but after digging deeper (and after far too many painful flights), I realized…
Dealing with BV while traveling? Yep, been there. There’s nothing quite like prepping for a dreamy getaway, only to have bacterial vaginosis (BV) sneak up on you. I remember packing for a beach trip, excited about sun and saltwater, when that unmistakable discomfort hit. If you’ve experienced BV on the go, you know how disruptive…
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 your head pounding while ascending through the clouds or even standing at a scenic mountain overlook, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who deals with migraines regularly, I learned the hard way how altitude plays a sneaky role in triggering them. The first time it hit me mid-flight, I had no…
There’s nothing worse than finally landing in a new time zone—excited, slightly groggy, maybe a bit hangry—and then boom: a migraine hits. I’ve been there. More than once, actually. The flight wasn’t too bad, the snacks were passable, but the throbbing pain that followed me into the hotel room? That was brutal. If you’re someone…
We all dream about that perfect vacation—no emails, no stress, just peace and quiet. But if you’re someone who gets migraines, like I do, that dream can quickly become a nightmare if you’re not careful. I’ve had my fair share of vacations derailed by a sudden migraine flare-up. It’s like your brain decides to rebel…
It happened to me somewhere over the Pacific. I was flying from Tokyo back to L.A., dealing with the usual jet lag, dehydrated despite guzzling water, and somewhere mid-flight, I noticed a few strange squiggles drifting across my vision. At first, I thought it was just dry eyes from staring out the window too long….
Summer rolls around, flights are booked, bags packed—and if you’re like many of my patients, there’s one question nagging in the back of your mind: how to manage blood pressure while on vacation without turning your relaxing getaway into a medical checklist. Trust me, as a physician who specializes in hypertension management and someone who’s…