Below is list of
triggers that you might recognize, or maybe you are unaware that they could be
making your migraine worse. Your triggers could be something not included here.
EMOTIONAL STRESS:
|
Anger
|
Tension
|
Worry
|
Shock
|
Depression
|
Excitement
|
PHYSICAL STRESS:
|
Over-exertion / over tiredness
(both physical and mental) |
Late
nights |
Change in
sleep patterns |
Tension in neck
and / or shoulders |
Travelling
|
DIET/ FOOD:
|
Long gaps
between meals |
Insufficient
food, fasting or dieting |
Dehydration
|
Coffee
and tea (caffeine) |
Mono Sodium Glutamate - MSG- Aginomoto
(used as a preservative in many prepared foods) |
|
Citrus fruits
|
Onions
|
Seafood
|
Marmite
|
Cheese and other dairy
products |
|
Pork
|
Chocolate
|
Aspartame
(sweetener) |
Wheat
|
Alcohol, particularly red
wine, sherry or beer |
ENVIRONMENTAL:
|
Bright light
|
Flickering / flashing lights
|
Loud noise
|
Change of climate / weather
|
|
Intense or penetrating smells
|
Smoking
|
Stuffy atmosphere
|
|
HORMONES:
|
Menstruation and
the premenstrual period |
Puberty
|
Pregnancy
|
Contraceptive
pill |
Menopause /
Hormone replacement therapy |
OTHER TRIGGERS:
|
Eye
strain |
Use of sleeping
tablets |
Congested nose /
sinus problems |
Toothache or other
dental problems |
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