Migraines are not an exact science, research evolving around the topic of migraines is constantly being unveiled and new information is then tested to see if accurate. The diagnosis of migraines is often done by the symptoms of a migraine; when migraine symptoms are felt often enough to warrant concern or remark. Another clue as to whether or not the pain being felt in your head has to do with a migraine, or just your rowdy children, is if you fall into any of the common risk factors for migraines such as your gender, age and family history. Headaches and migraines tend to follow a pattern so if you are or have experienced symptoms not common to headaches or migraines such as a loss of hearing, vision or any other sensory issue seek medical attention to insure that nothing more complex is going on in your nervous system.
Triggers
As you look at the list below, you will notice that there are two different types of migraine triggers that plague almost every person who suffers from migraine
• Stress – With so many responsibilities in life, you can become emotionally overwhelmed that you trigger the migraine.
• Sleep – one’s sleep habits have much to do with migraines, whether it be: sleep deprivation, too much sleep or broken up sleep they are all connected to headaches.
• Fasting – caution should always be had when headache prone individuals take to fasting. A lack of nutrients to the body can reduce blood sugar levels setting off a series of stress-related hormones.
• Lighting – lighting has been known to enhance mood and is often used as a mood enhancer however, flashing, bright high intensity and visually stimulating light sources can be a factor in developing painful migraine symptoms.
• Smells – cigarette smoke
• Alcohol – Tyramine is a chemical found in wine that has been proven to activate a migraine quicker than if no alcohol was used. Also some liquors can cause a overload in your inhibitors making you susceptible to a migraine attack
• Foods
o Aged cheese
o Chocolate
• Caffeine – often used to help improve energy levels can have the reverse effect on headache prone people. Caffeine in small doses may have little effect on migraine sufferers but if overindulgence is had one can expect regular migraines.
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