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Essentials for Traveling with a Migraine
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items I have chronic migraines and have to travel A LOT for work. I now have a “system” that makes packing and traveling with migraine a lot easier. Hope this helps you!
Check your luggage! And for carry-ons, have a roller. I have this EXACT luggage! Pre-Migraine life I traveled with a backpack but found that pressure on my upper back/shoulders would trigger a migraine. This little guy is the best! Very roomy and fit...
Steve Madden 15" Carry On Suitcase - Harlo
Wear a hat! I find the lighting in airports are really harsh, and I find I'm happier when I have a hat on to block some of it. (Note I dont have this exact hat but you get the idea)
Atticus Poetry Embroidered Baseball Hat
Keep your migraine supplies in a cute, designated bag! This is probably an obvious one but it has really helped me to stay organized. In my bag I have my rescue medicines, a small supply of my daily meds (in case checked suitcase gets lost), a lavend...
Migraine Bag, Migraine Medication, Take Your Meds, Normalize Medicine, Chronic Pain Gift, Invisible Illness, Self Care Gift, Accesso
Pack a water bottle! I used to always buy a bottle of water as soon as I cleared TSA. This way I always can take a pill if I need to. Recently I began saving some pennies by packing my empty water bottle and then filling it up at a water fountain.
Amazon.com: Water Bottle
For a fancier, on-the-go filtered water bottle experience, I recommend Life Straw! I have their pitcher and am so impressed with how crystal clear and pure the water tastes.
LifeStraw Water Filter Bottles
Stay Hydrated! My fave hydration supplement is Oasis by Cove. It is pricey, but it's designed specifically for us migraine sufferers with extra magnesium and other supplements. It has a light lemony taste I enjoy.
Get Started Today | Cove
If you are looking for an alternative hydrating powder, my friend Paige Woodward, NP and functional med guru LOVES this brand! I've tried and liked by always go back to my Oasis by Cove.
LMNT | Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration
Wear headphones! I dont know why but sound canceling headphones really help me on my long travel days. Typical ear buds do not stay in my head so personally I like these earmuff style.
Bluetooth Headphones & Wireless Headphones | Bose
Pack your sunglasses in case the hat isn't enough! There are sometimes when the light is just too bright and I have to walk around the airport like a celebrity in my sunnies. I personally love Ray-Ban Wayfarers for that classic look, but obviously we...
Ray-Ban® Official Sunglasses Store | Ray-Ban® US
I always have mint gum with me for those nausea moments. Does mint help everyone? I'm not sure! Let me know if it helps you too.
Gum & Mints | DollarTree.com
I keep lavendar oil mixed with peppermint in my special migraine bag. It is small enough to clear TSA and distracts and relaxes me when applied to my temples/under nose.
How to Use a Lavender Roll On with DIY Essential Oil …
I like to wear a hood when I travel. It feels cozy while on the plane and further blocks unwanted flourescent light exposure. I recently cracked and bought an Aviator Nation zip up and it's super soft. My sister is obsessed with her Ninja hoodie from...
Women's Aviator Nation Hoodies - Nordstrom
This little pillow comes with me wherever I go! I find sleep quality greatly effects my migraines, and having a smaller version of my fave pillow with me in strange beds helps tremendously. It packs up small and clips on to my travel bag, meaning it'...
Sleep Crown Traveler
Do you ever feel like your migraines start from your achey/painful neck muscles? This is one of my migraines flavors and for those times I find rolling Biofreeze on my neck to be super helpful! Plus its TSA size approved!
Biofreeze® Pain Relief Roll-On, 2.5 fl oz
Not everyone likes compression on their head during a migraine but I sure do! Especially when it's cold. In fact, I don't even keep it in the freezer bc it's too cold for me- it's magically cold enough kept at room temperature.
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap & Cold Mask
This is kinda a migraine rec but also just a product I love. I'm a sweaty girl, more so when I have a migraine coming on. Nothing worse than sweating through your shirt. Numi shirt's keep me sweat proof and also add that extra layer of warmth for win...
Sweat-Proof Undershirts: Stay Dry and Comfortable All Day