My Migraine Story
It was noon and I was working in front of my computer screen as a freelance writer when I started to feel a familiar tingling at the base of my skull. This was the beginning of a warning sign that I knew was not good. Within minutes, the right side of my head began to throb, like someone was slowly tightening a vice around my temple. The light from my computer screen now felt like ninja daggers piercing my eyes. I had trouble keeping my eyes open. And, I knew what I dreaded was coming – another migraine was about to derail my carefully planned productive day.
This was my life. I suffer from migraines. There were life-stealers. And they came spontaneously. Sometimes, they leave me alone, but other times, they just rob me of precious time with my friends, and family, force me to call in sick to important meetings, left me lying in a dark room, while praying for it to end.
Working from home should have been ideal, but my migraines had other plans. When I try to be productive, I get triggered migraine attacks three to four times a week. And, I tried everything to find relief: prescription medications, dietary changes, blue light glasses, essential oils, meditation – you name it. My medicine cabinet looked like a small pharmacy, and my internet search history was filled with desperate queries for “migraine cures.”
The worst part was not just the pain. It was the anxiety of never knowing when the next attack would hit. Would I have to reschedule another client call? Could I make it through a quiet family dinner? Was I able to finally sit down and read in peace? The constant worry and uncertainty were exhausting and life-robbing.
Most of the time, I just dealt with it. But, I had a brutal month of back-to-back migraines. My productivity was at an all-time low, and I was slowly losing my grip on life. That’s when I saw on Google about acupuncture at Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic, just a few minutes from my house.
A Transformational Decision
At first, I was skeptical. I’d tried so many treatments before – what made this different? But I hoped this would be different. When I first met Dr. Irene Yeung, I was struck by how thoroughly she listened to my story. Not just about the migraines, but about my lifestyle, stress factors, and overall health. She understood me and that my migraines weren’t just headaches – they were life thieves that affected every aspect of my life.
Dr. Yeung developed a treatment plan tailored specifically to my symptoms and triggers. The sessions were peaceful, nothing like the scary and painful experience I had imagined. To my surprise, I started noticing changes after just a few treatments. Not only did the frequency of my migraines start to decrease, but the intensity of the throbbing also diminished. I didn’t feel the familiar tingle as often anymore.
Then, one day at the treatment, Dr. Yeung asked about the migraines. It caught me off guard because I just realized that I had gone two whole weeks without a migraine. For someone who used to count migraine-free days on one hand, this felt like a miracle. I could finally focus on my work without the constant fear of an impending attack. My productivity, mood, and life greatly improved.
I understand the frustration, the failed treatments, and the feeling that nothing will ever work. But sometimes, relief comes from unexpected places. Dr. Yeung and the team at Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic helped me find my way back to a life where migraines don’t call the shots.
Don’t let migraines steal any more of your life. Take that first step toward healing – the step I wish I’d taken years ago.