Woman Was Experiencing Excruciating Daily Migraines, but 1 Piercing Changed Everything

Isabella Gonzalez didn’t realize that having headaches almost every day wasn’t normal. She had been dealing with migraines for years.

At her worst, she says she had migraines five to seven times a week, often with blurry vision and intense pressure in her head. It wasn’t until her partner mentioned that he couldn’t remember the last time he had a headache that she realized something was wrong.

“That moment started my journey,” says the 24-year-old. “I began seeing doctors, learning about possible triggers, and trying different ways to make my migraines happen less often and feel less intense.”

Through her research, Gonzalez discovered something called a daith piercing. This piercing goes through the innermost fold of cartilage in the ear, above the ear canal. Some people believe it helps with migraines by hitting the same pressure points used in acupuncture.

The American Migraine Foundation does not recommend daith piercings as a medical treatment. They say there’s no solid scientific proof it works, and any results might be due to the placebo effect — when someone feels better simply because they believe the treatment is helping.

Still, Gonzalez was desperate for relief. “Even though the science wasn’t clear, it felt like a small, low-risk thing to try — and I liked the way it looked,” she says. “It was part of a bigger effort to take control of my health and try natural ways to manage my symptoms.”

Since getting the piercing, Gonzalez says her migraines have improved a lot. “Before, I had migraines almost every day. Now, they happen much less often, and when they do, they’re not as bad,” she says. “It’s been one of the most helpful things I’ve tried.”

She posted her experience on TikTok, and the video went viral with over 2 million views. Many people commented about their own results — some felt better, others didn’t notice a change.

Even if it hadn’t helped, Gonzalez says she wouldn’t have regretted it. “It’s a cute piercing I like. What matters most is knowing my story might help someone else feel less alone,” she says. “Migraines can be isolating. If my video inspires someone to try something new or feel seen, I’m glad I shared it.”