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Andizee

Updated 1y ago

Migraine Triggers: Seeking Advice

What are some of everyone's triggers? Trying to figure out some things. Been getting migraines worse and worse the past few weeks. Not sure if it's my medicines not working or new triggers. Plus for some reason I can't get my relief medicine from the pharmacy.

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Ink789

2y

flashing lights, heat, pure silence (i always need some type of noise like white noise/fan/music/tv going) no caffeine or too much caffeine
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Andizee

2y

I've cut caffeine out for almost 5months now. It has made a big difference. Heat is my biggest one. I'm not sure how to stay cool without an ac unfortunately.
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Pushky

2y

for a temporary heat relief place a wet frozen small towel on your neck
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mynewfriend

2y

I drink ice cold water at night and after showers to help with this. Glad it's not just me
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amomynoussquirrel

2y

Alcohol, period, feeling overwhelmed and unable to get away
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SmileySnail

2y

Lack of sleep, dehydration, caffeine, alcohol, allergies/sinus problems, bright light in a dark room (i.e. white scenes in a movie or TV show with the lights off, phone brightness set too high)
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SmileySnail

2y

Dehydration seems to affect frequency more than pretty much anything - if I'm dehydrated even sumatriptan won't always shake a migraine
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Andizee

2y

Thank you everyone. Helps a lot
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Bellea606

2y

I dont know my triggers yet but I will say nurtec ODT changed my life. Triptans always made me go up way worse once they were finished and nurtec as an emergency med is amazing
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Pushky

2y

Barometric pressure, heat, neck position while sleeping are my triggers.
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PineMarten

2y

Seasonal allergies, not getting enough sleep, clenching my Jaw, and not eating enough
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bsbbs

2y

Lack of sleep and high levels of anxiety over time.
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zoomiesmom

2y

Red onion is a big one for me
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Ley

2y

I get them when eating certain foods especially very acidic foods or things where it’s mainly tomatoes. Also stress.
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Barrfamily

2y

I have been getting them every day
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Tarheels

2y

I’ve had a migraine now going on 9 days 😢😢😢 Been throwing up almost every day with them 🤮😢 Seems like meds aren’t working!! Help…..
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AlyssaNicole89

2y

go to the ER and get a “migraine cocktail” for migraines that do not go away it is the only thing to do and it is the sweetest relief
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AlyssaNicole89

2y

Barometric pressure/drastic change of weather, neck pain, STRESS, travel, motion sickness, dehydration
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mynewfriend

2y

The sea bands that some people use for motion sickness on boats and planes help my migraines when traveling
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Mothra

2y

Bright light are a huge trigger for me but some after stuff is when the weather is too hot, barometric pressure, not sleeping well, loud noises and certain smells like smoke
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ummu

2y

Period....too much screen time...
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ummu

2y

Sudden bright light ....👍
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TigerLily79

2y

Changes in the climate...barometric pressure...often times will cause migraines. It's scientifically proven. Can't change the weather...sucks.
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ummu

2y

Yes weather affects me also
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UnnecessaryXL

2y

Cortisol release, i.e. DE-stressing😥
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LemonSnicker

2y

I found one of the things that triggered mine the absolute worst was actually food dye! Red #40 to be specific, but I avoid them all now! (Blue 1, yellow 5 and 6!) most European countries have actually banned dye like these because of the problems! My doctor said shes seen a ton of kids with problems that all linked back to dye as well! Figured it was a weird one I should mention, it might help someone!
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Tuesdayk9

2y

So I don't have triggers like most, my migraine are created from a mass in my brain... but I do get this Intense pressure behind my eyes to the point I can't stand, right before the migraine kicks in, and I luckily do have a preventive medicine I take.
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MorRhioghain

2y

Loud sounds and non natural lighting always aggravates mine along with stress
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Yuley

2y

extremely bright light aggregates me as well, however, it can be both natural and unnatural light in my case. I feel blinded above a certain brightness. If it's specifically unnatural light, try using natural bulbs around your home. Home Depot sells them, and they also double as a great option for photography. I've used them, but they are just too bright for my daily use. They really do simulate natural sunlight in the dark hours. This means it will look like midday in that room as if you stepped outside during midday, except it's actually night.
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Yuley

2y

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-daily-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20370891#:~:text=There%20are%20short%2Dlasting%20and,Chronic%20migraine
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Yuley

2y

I get extremely bad migraines, and sometimes they last for months on end. I was told I need to get a referral to a neurologist, but I have not had much luck getting the referral from my primary. My ophthalmologist told me to talk to my primary about the referral to the neurologist. I do plenty of research online about how to deal with it in the meantime.
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SnowKitty

2y

I have a lot of food triggers that I discovered through an allergy and intolerances test. Once I removed those foods from my diet, I've been almost migraine free. This discovery was about 5 years ago. I went through the allergytestingcompany.com for my test.
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mermaidap

2y

lavender triggers me like nothing else
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Yuley

2y

wow, I would have thought the other way around since lavender helps calm me down a little. I hope you find an aroma that does not trigger anything, but instead calms you. Best of luck! 😇

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