Alongside the headache, I had sensitivity to light (my eyes hurt when exposed to sunlight or screen glare) and sound (even low noises felt unbearable). I also felt nausea, although I didn’t actually vomit. My neck muscles felt tense, especially at the base of my skull, adding to the discomfort. The episode lasted for several hours, and I had to lie down in a dark, quiet room until it subsided.

This experience taught me the importance of managing stress and getting enough sleep to avoid similar episodes.

Soon after, I experienced nausea, followed by vomiting, which made me feel even more dehydrated. My throat and esophagus burned after each episode of vomiting. My whole body felt weak, and I started sweating profusely.

The illness lasted about two days, during which I felt completely drained. I had to rely on oral rehydration solutions and a bland diet to recover. Since then, I’ve been much more cautious about eating fruits that seem off.