Why Do I Get Migraines When Everyone Says Something Different?

If you’ve been living with migraines for years (or decades), you’ve probably heard a hundred different explanations for why they happen: hormones, stress, neck pain, weather, genetics, food… the list goes on.

And maybe, like Lisa, you’ve tried all the things—medications, special diets, massage, even pushing through the pain day after day—only to feel like nothing changes.

Lisa’s story is exactly why I do this work.

Lisa’s Struggle

Lisa started experiencing head pain more often around perimenopause. At first, it was neck pain, vertigo, dizziness, and ear fullness. She was even told she might have Ménière’s disease.

“I never thought my symptoms were migraines because the head pain didn’t show up until menopause. But once it did, it became chronic. Almost every single day.”

She tried everything: elimination diets, pain meds, Flexeril, chiropractors, massages.

Most days the pain was “bearable”—but it was always there. And living with pain every single day for months and years wears you down. Her husband could see it in her face before she even said a word.

The Shift

When Lisa found the Freedom From Migraines Method®, everything changed.

What worked wasn’t a pill or a quick fix. It was finally addressing the root cause—chronic inflammation and a dysregulated nervous system—that were fueling her pain.

Through simple, structured steps, she was able to:

Support her gut and detox pathways.
Calm her nervous system.
Raise her migraine threshold so she no longer tips into pain daily.

And the result?

“It’s unusual for me to have head pain now. I’m so grateful! I’m back to doing everything I love—without migraines.”

Why This Matters for You

Here’s the truth: migraines don’t happen because of one thing. They’re the result of many small stressors building up until your body tips past its migraine threshold.

That’s why so many women get stuck in trial-and-error—treating symptoms, but never lowering the total load on their system.

When you learn how to identify and reduce those hidden triggers, you stop chasing migraines and start regaining control of your life.

Your Next Step

Lisa’s story isn’t unique—it’s what happens when women finally get the tools, support, and structure they need.

✨ If you want to dig deeper, listen to this week’s Migraine Freedom Podcast where I explain how to map out your own migraine threshold and take the first steps toward freedom.

🎧 Listen to the Podcast

👉 Ready for real support? Book a Migraine Breakthrough Call to see how the Freedom From Migraines Method® can be tailored to your life.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Waidl is the Owner of In The Balance Health Coaching LLC, and Founder of The Freedom From Migraines Method™ & The Migraine Freedom Protocol™
She supports busy moms living with Migraines.

Debbie will uncover what is holding them back from migraine freedom so they can live their life pain and symptom free, work productively, spend the time they want with family and friends, and stop missing out on the things they enjoy.

A message from Debbie:
"I was once right where you are now. 100% believing there was NO WAY to end migraines and my only option was to learn how to live with them or find that magic pill that maybe would work for a while. If anyone told me back then that I could end my pain once and for all, I would have called BS and popped another pill!

Skeptical times 10 was my middle name for sure because when you try it all and everyone tells you they can help you and they don’t. You stop believing… you lose HOPE!

I now realize I was approaching my migraines all backward.

I was trying to cover up symptoms versus trying to end my pain."

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