09/03/2026
Having to cancel on the people you love because of another migraine hits differently.
What hurts the most?
A — Missing time with my kids
B — Canceling on my spouse or friends
C — Never knowing whether I’ll feel well enough to show up
Comment A, B, or C. You are definitely not the only person whose life has been planned around the next migraine.
When symptoms start building, some people also notice tenderness or tightness high in the neck. That does not prove the neck is the cause, but it can be a clue worth paying attention to.