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Triggers for migraine

Whats everyones triggers for migraines? Had 2 in a space of 3 days and its driving me crazy! Wish I could figure out what is triggering them aside from stress

Reply 1

Random.Girl

14

Triggers can include:

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Stress (lots of/relief of)

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Sleep (too much/too little

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Afferent stimulation (noise, smells, lights)

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Food (hyperglycaemia, chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, red wine etc)

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Weather/Atmospheric pressure

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Hormonal (link to menstrual cycle)

Not sure if that's of much help to you.

Reply 2

frost105

OP

14

-Emmz-

Triggers can include:

•

Stress (lots of/relief of)

•

Sleep (too much/too little

•

Afferent stimulation (noise, smells, lights)

•

Food (hyperglycaemia, chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits, red wine etc)

•

Weather/Atmospheric pressure

•

Hormonal (link to menstrual cycle)

Not sure if that's of much help to you.

Oh I know all the triggers you can have but I just havent been able to find definate triggers for mine yet.

Reply 3

Madelyn

13

You could be anaemic, or low in iron or something. Maybe you should check it out with your doctor, get a blood test.

Reply 4

Random.Girl

14

frost105

Oh I know all the triggers you can have but I just havent been able to find definate triggers for mine yet.

Aaaah I see, well helped me with revision anyways *LoL*

Maybe your trigger is stress? Or do you get them at other times too?

Reply 5

Manatee

14

Unfortunately I've never been able to pinpoint any triggers apart from stress :frown:

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If you suffer from migraines regularly, it might be worth trying something like acupuncture, which can apparently be very effective in preventing attacks. I'm going for my fifth session tomorrow (one of the GPs at my practice is a trained acupuncturist) and so far I think it may be working - I've had one or two mildish headaches since I've started, but none of those awful debilitating migraines.

The other thing I've been given to try is Zolmitriptan (Zomig) tablets, which are designed to stop an attack if taken early enough. I've only taken it once so far but it seemed to do the trick - though admittedly this was after I'd started the acupuncture, so I have no way of telling which of the two was responsible! Anyway, if you get migraines regularly (and I know how awful they can be with exams etc.), it's worth seeing your GP.

:smile:

Reply 6

CharleeB

1

i get them when i sleep too much (even like 20mins), when i eat cheese. not drinking enough water also tends to cause them.

Reply 7

JackieS

11

try making a daily diary of the things you eat, places you go and things you do. Then mark the days that you get migraines and look for a factor that recurrs in each one

Reply 8

frost105

OP

14

JackieS

try making a daily diary of the things you eat, places you go and things you do. Then mark the days that you get migraines and look for a factor that recurrs in each one

We've already tried that and so far there isnta comoon demoninator. I've also had acupuncture and chinese herbs and neither have made a considerable dent as of yet.

Reply 9

JackieS

11

frost105

We've already tried that and so far there isnta comoon demoninator. I've also had acupuncture and chinese herbs and neither have made a considerable dent as of yet.

did you start having them before the stress over exams started? If not then this is likely to be the reason........

I found lavender quite helpful......put it on a tissue and hang it somewhere near where you are working.......can help to de stress. Also, put it under your pillow and may help you sleep better

Reply 10

Enola

9

I suffer with very violent migraines that make me vomit. I don't get them that often but more often then i would like!! i've spoken to a doctor but still can't pin point the exact cause, although they tend to come on during periods when i am stressed, although not always. They also tend to come on in the early hours of the morning and i have to turn off any lights and make sure there is no noise as both make me feel sick, it's really odd.

Reply 11

Cheeky_Lickle_H

I find stress and worry is the biggest trigger

Reply 12

Luize

13

I have quite a few triggers.
Food is a big one...including Cheese, Caffine, Sweeteners (check on the labels of drinks/chewing gum/"no added sugar" sweets), Too much Sugar, excessive fats, Chocolate.
Tiredness is a problem. I should really have 6-8 hours sleep each night in a routine...but I haven't done that for so long that too much sleep (usually the normal amount) also makes me ill.
Weather changes...the times between seasons are hell. When the sun is strong that also triggers.
Not eating regulary.
Stress.
Bright lights...too much time on the computer isn't good. Although I have just started to wear sunglasses instead.
Extreme emotion changes...I tend to be neutral a lot of the time and so it's usually when I get upset or angry that I will get ill.

hope some of that helps. After drinking a lot I get a bit ill but I think that may just me trying to deny that I get hangovers.

Reply 13

CharleeB

1

Forgot, the aspartame in diet drinks causes mine 2 :frown:

cheese is my cause

I forgot one.
heat especially when there is no circulation of air. central heating being too high is always bound to set me off. It isn't so much of a problem when the heat source is fire.

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