Whenever a person has been diagnosed with chronic migraines he or she often want to know what is causing him or her to endure these frequent migraine attacks or migraine outbreaks. The most frustrating thing for an individual diagnosed with a chronic condition is the lack of knowing the root cause of the 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 as well as environmental events or upsets may play a role in the development of a migraine.
Migraine triggers differ from person to person as well as from male to female. For example: A women during her monthly menstrual could experience a decrease in estrogen affecting her normal blood levels resulting in the start of a Migraine also referred to as a menstrual 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.
Know Your Trigger
One way to help determine which triggers effect you personally is through journaling. It might seem silly to keep a journal but the chances are your medical professional will have you journal before he or she will diagnose you so you might as well get a head start. The following is a list of possible migraine triggers.
- Stress
- Sleep –sleep deprivation, too much sleep or broken up sleep are all connected to headaches.
- Fasting – lack of nutrients to the body can reduce blood sugar levels setting off a series of stress-related hormones.
- Hormones – women during their monthly cycle lose estrogen and the loss of estrogen sets off a chemical imbalance and the result is a migraine.
- Lighting – flashing, bright high intensity and visually stimulating light sources can be a factor in developing painful migraine symptoms.
- Smells – cigarette smoke, perfume and body odor
- Alcohol
- Foods
- Aged cheese
- Chocolate
- Caffeine – often used to help improve energy levels can have the reverse effect on headache prone people.
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