Warm Weather May Trigger Migraines

GAPrincess · Mar 9, 2009

Warm Weather May Trigger Migraines
Temperature Increase Is the Biggest Weather-Related Headache Trigger, Research Suggests

March 9, 2009 -- Most migraine sufferers believe that weather changes can bring on their
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headaches, but the scientific proof has been lacking -- until now. New research suggests that certain weather conditions may trigger migraines and other severe headaches. But frequent sufferers may be surprised by some of the findings.
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The study reveals that:

Regardless of the time of year, an increase in temperature was the biggest weather-related headache trigger. Researchers reported that every 9 degree Fahrenheit increase in temperature raised the headache risk by 7.5%.

Low barometric air pressure is considered by some to be specific to migraines, but the study found no link between migraines and low-pressure systems. The researchers say lower pressure was associated with a small increase in risk for non-migraine headaches.

Air pollution was not strongly associated with an increased risk for migraine or non-migraine headaches. But the automobile exhaust pollutant nitrogen dioxide did show a borderline effect on non-migraine headaches.

Common migraine triggers include:

Hormonal changes. For many women, migraines are closely linked to their menstrual cycle, with headaches occurring immediately before or during their periods.

Diet and eating habits. Fasting or skipping meals and dehydration are two big migraine triggers, Silberstein says.

Overuse of pain drugs for headaches. This can lead to rebound headaches.

Intense exertion. Strenuous exercise and even sex can bring on migraines.

Changes in sleep habits and stress. Getting too much or too little sleep can trigger headaches. And stress is a big trigger for many people.

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Cybergal · Mar 10, 2009

I usually get a pretty good headache going with the change of the atmosphere anyway.

For some reason that really affects me.......

GAPrincess · Mar 11, 2009

Cybergal said: ↑

I usually get a pretty good headache going with the change of the atmosphere anyway.
For some reason that really affects me.......
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My Meniere's is affected by changes in the barometric pressure. I'm prone to pre-menstrual migraines and odor induced migraines. I can't walk through the cosmetics section in big department stores because all those scents hit me right between the eyes. Also, certain cleaning products will give me a 2 day migraine.

AJPTransport · Jun 7, 2009

My mother gets bad migranes and everyone once and a while I will get them where I get visuals. I immediately pop a excedrin and ice my head and neck. The doctor says that acts like a magnet to pull the pain out. It works great so I cant argue.

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