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Migraine Triggers

Many people report that their migraines have specific triggers, which can be different for each person. Some people seem to have no specific triggers. By familiarizing yourself with potential migraine triggers, you can learn about causes that may contribute to your migraine attacks. Talk to your doctor about your migraine triggers.

Some Potential Migraine Triggers:

Food and food additives

Alcohol (especially red wine)
Caffeinated beverages
Nuts
Nitrite/nitrate-preserved foods (hot dogs, pepperoni)
Smoked or pickled foods

Light

Strong or glaring light
Flickering lights from a TV or computer screen
Strobe or laser lights
Reflections

Smells/odors

Intense, specific food odors
Cigarette or other smoke
Perfumes
Cleaning products

Stress

Migraine attacks often occur after stress, especially on weekends and holidays
Many people mistake these for tension headaches—talk to your doctor for a correct diagnosis

Weather changes

Humidity changes
Atmospheric pressure changes
Rapid temperature fluctuations
Exposure to extreme heat or cold

Changes in sleeping habits

Too little or, more often, too much sleep

Dieting/hunger

Any change in eating habits
Missed meals
Change in eating schedule
Dieting

Loud noises/sounds

Sudden or prolonged loud noises

Motion/travel

Reaction to motion sickness

Caffeine

Having more (and sometimes even having less) caffeine than you are used to

Hormonal fluctuations

The frequency of women's migraines is sometimes said to be related to hormonal fluctuation, particularly with regard to estrogen. In many women, migraines begin just prior to, or during, their monthly menstrual period, or during treatment with hormone therapy such as birth control pills or estrogen replacement

Hereditary factors

Migraine headaches have a tendency to run in families. In fact, 4 out of 5 people who suffer from migraine headaches have a family history of migraines

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