Migraine sufferers, just like other patient diagnosed with an illness or condition begin to formulate questions about their condition and want their questions answered in order to better understand how one can maintain normality when in such intense pain. For years, doctors and scientist have been trying to discover what causes some individuals to experience chronic migraines but have turned up empty handed. Through clinical studies and research, doctors and scientist have come to understand that though they are unable to pinpoint exact cause’s biological events may play a role in the development of a migraine.
A migraine trigger could be influenced by one’s environment or any physiological upset that can lead to the onset of a headache; those who are prone to headaches are more susceptible. Migraine triggers are difficult to distinguish and very few migraine sufferers are aware that they even exist.
Triggers
- Stress
- 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. Studies have shown that when sleep habits are improved migraine headaches are less current and have shorter duration.
- 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.
- Hormones – for women who experience migraines once a month around the time of their menstrual may be aware of menstrual migraines and how they can affect functionality. Some women during their monthly cycle lose estrogen and the loss of estrogen sets off a chemical imbalance and the result is a migraine.
- 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, body odor, perfume
- Alcohol
- Foods
- Aged cheese
- Chocolate
- Caffeine –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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