LELDE MD
From Patient to Pediatric Neurologist: My Journey Through Migraine and Medicine
My path to medicine began with pain—specifically, migraines. As a teenager, I experienced debilitating migraine attacks that often lasted for days. Between the ages of 13 and 15, I was hospitalized nearly every three months. At the time, my condition was misunderstood; instead of recognizing the signs of migraine, doctors repeatedly treated me for bacterial meningitis with strong antibiotics.
Over time, my migraines evolved. Before the headache began, my vision—especially in my right eye—would blur, and flashes of color would appear. I often felt intense nausea and vomited. One of the rarest and most surreal symptoms I experienced was the “Alice in Wonderland” aura: with my eyes closed, I would feel my limbs or body parts distort in size—like my tongue growing as large as a planet, and my teeth shrinking to grains of sand—while dizziness overwhelmed me.
A few other medical incidents (a story for another time) nudged me even closer toward medicine, knowingly or not.
... eventually, I became a pediatric neurologist!
Eventually, I became a pediatric neurologist. From the start of my medical studies, I was drawn to the power of therapeutic diets in treating epilepsy and metabolic disorders. During my residency, I completed an internship in the Netherlands to deepen my understanding—and later moved there permanently. I learned Dutch at an academic level in just 8 months and began working in one of the most prestigious clinics in Europe.
Sadly, my migraines came back—stronger and more complex than ever. At one point, they began to mimic stroke-like symptoms under extreme stress, becoming harder to recognize and even more disruptive. Eventually, I hit a wall. Burned out and facing increasingly severe migraines, I decided to take a one-year break from hospital work.
During that time, I rebuilt myself. I dove deep into both traditional and alternative migraine treatments and began working with volunteers with similar problems and developed a practical, step-by-step approach to regain control. My method combines lifestyle changes, sleep optimization, dietary strategies, and nervous system support.
...a new chapter: I stepped away from the hospital to help people through personalized coaching and lifestyle guidance.
Today, I continue to consult as a pediatric neurologist online through www.medon.lv. I recently completed formal studies in nutrition in the Netherlands and now help people struggling with low energy, brain fog, and chronic headaches reclaim their quality of life.
With over 15 years of experience in neurology and pediatric neurology, I’ve had the privilege of treating thousands of patients across Latvia and the Netherlands. My passion for healing continues to grow through ongoing education, research, and international conferences, with a special focus on Functional Medicine—ensuring I stay grounded in practical, patient-centered care.
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