The world was forever changed in late 2019, when reports of a mysterious viral pneumonia began to trickle out of Wuhan, China. Rapidly escalating from a cluster of unexplained illnesses to a global pandemic, COVID-19 revealed how vulnerable even the most modern societies can be to a novel pathogen. Within months, communities across continents faced lockdowns, overwhelmed hospitals, and an uneasy new normal. As the virus mutated and spread, frontline workers and everyday citizens alike became aware not just of its contagious nature, but also its uncanny ability to wreak havoc in ways no one could have anticipated.

In today’s post from migrainefreeliving.org, a patient volunteered their testimonial and experience dealing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a controversial condition that is often overdiagnosed and poorly understood. We found their journey enlightening and think it may help others find their way. Enjoy!

A pill-free possibility for migraine freedom is on the horizon. It comes in the form of electrical stimulation and neuromodulation. TENS units and Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (NERIVIO) are promising options for migraine patients who don’t find sufficient relief at the pharmacy.

With fall just around the corner, some people welcome the winter weather with open arms. Others, with bottles of ibuprofen. Who are you? And what can you do to make the seasonal shift more satisfying?

If nummular headache had an acting career, its most convincing role would be as a migraine impersonator.

Now more than ever, the credibility of health care providers is on the line. The chopping block really. Today, we get to talk with Sam, who lives with chronic migraines and recently faced major doubts about their physician’s ties to the industry and ability to empathize with migraine pain.

Doctor can’t decipher why you’re dizzy? Legs giving out on you? Brain in a fog and you can’t figure out why? Have you been told it could be due to functional neurological disorder? Don’t be dismayed by your diagnosis. Learn from it. And know you’re not alone.

You’ve read the blogs, you’ve felt the symptoms, you know the pain. But no patient is the same. Every story is different. This is Sarah’s.

Doctors earn a living off of illness. While they profit from your pain, is the health care system corrupt and out to cheat you?

At first glance, there is no concern with a more critical appraisal of the evidence supporting clinical therapeutics. I have said it before, Medications are toxins with positive side effects. But selective readers, perhaps like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, might stop reading that sentence after seeing “Medications are toxins.” Let’s unpack this.

You might be feeling like your doctor dismissed your symptoms, rushed to prescribe medications without listening, or failed to look deeper into what's causing your migraines.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a profoundly human experience with a wide range of consequences—both positive and negative. While grief can help individuals move toward acceptance and personal growth, it often brings considerable challenges for mental and physical health. Understanding the multifaceted effects of grief is crucial to supporting oneself and others through this complex journey.

It’s the worst thing that peripheral nerve pain strikes you right when you are going to sleep, when all the world is resting and you only want to put your mind at ease. NOPE! your feet say. The burning, stabbing, achey torture of peripheral neuropathy is not something that typically goes away. If anything, it only gets worse with time. What can you do??

Happiness. Positivity. Prosperity. Painlessness. Is there a link?

Living with and loving someone who faces chronic pain is a journey I never imagined for myself.

Hopefully this one individual’s fears and successes may help you better navigate your own personal or partner’s challenges. Note the cover image is AI generated to protect the identity of the author.

AI is everywhere. And don’t be fooled, there is intelligence in artificial intelligence. But there is only so much that AI can answer when it comes to your healthcare. The internet is riddled with misinformation.

Blue-filtered lenses, often marketed as “blue light glasses” or migraine glasses, have become a popular tool for people seeking relief from migraine attacks triggered or worsened by light exposure. And unlike many treatments for migraines, they are available without a prescription.

Sleep is a natural healer of many ailments. And when you’re not sleeping, your body is not recovering. Getting quality shut-eye is the bedrock of good health, boosting everything from memory to mood. 

Coping with depression involves a combination of strategies that address both emotional and practical needs. Self-reconciliation—accepting your feelings and holding hope for the future—can help reduce negative emotions. Allow yourself to feel what you’re experiencing without judgment, and remember that it’s okay to seek help.