Association of Migraine Disorders Shares Migraine-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Finding the perfect holiday gift can be tricky — and shopping for someone living with migraine can add another layer of challenge. The Association of Migraine Disorders (AMD) has released a new Migraine-Friendly Gift Guide to help shoppers find thoughtful presents that are enjoyable and considerate of those living with this often invisible neurological disease.

“Migraine affects more than 40 million Americans, and it can influence nearly every aspect of daily life — including how people experience sounds, lights, smells, and even touch,” said Sara Berkowitz, program manager with AMD. “This guide helps friends and loved ones find gifts that bring comfort and joy, without potential triggers.”

People living with migraine can be sensitive to scents, bright lights, loud noises, and disruptions to routine. AMD recommends taking a moment before purchasing to ask: Could this gift contain potential triggers or require a major time commitment? If so, there may be better options. The AMD Migraine-Friendly Gift Guide includes a wide range of ideas sourced from the migraine community, including:

• Stocking Stuffers: Fragrance-free lotions, unscented dry shampoo, cozy ear warmers, electrolyte drink mixes, and pill pouches.
• Self-Care and Comfort Items: Weighted blankets, heating pads, eye masks, noise-canceling headphones, and migraine glasses.
• Nourishment and Relaxation: Healthy snack boxes, migraine-safe cookbooks, reusable water bottle or tumbler, tea assortments, and meal delivery subscriptions.
• Digital and Flexible Gifts: Online yoga or art classes, meditation app subscriptions, and gift cards for food delivery, ride-share, or wellness services.

For those looking to make a meaningful impact, AMD also encourages people to “Show You Care” through its Shades for Migraine program. Supporters can sponsor a virtual pair of sunglasses—migraine’s signature awareness symbol—for as little as $5, with donations helping to raise awareness and fight stigma around migraine disease.

AMD also offers these migraine-friendly shopping tips:

• Avoid gifts with strong scents, flashing lights, or loud noises.
• Check if health-related products are HSA/FSA eligible.
• Be mindful that even well-intended gifts like candles, face masks, bath bombs can be triggering if they have a scent.

The Migraine-Friendly Gift Guide is available now at migrainedisorders.org

About the Association of Migraine Disorders

The Association of Migraine Disorders (AMD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the understanding of migraine and headache diseases through research, education, and awareness. AMD works to break the stigma of migraine and improve the lives of those living with it.