Friday, July 30, 2010
This has been a bad month for me. I've had 5 migraines (w/aura). Two at the beginning of the month, one in the middle, and two more this week. I really wish I knew why I can go 6 months without a single migraine and then get 5 within the span of a few weeks.
I suspect the weather had something to do with the the most recent bout. When the pressure drops I tend to get a headache (usually w/out the aura). Plus, weed pollen is very high right now. Can allergies trigger migraines?
It just frustrates me.
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Changes in the barometric pressure and allergies can trigger a Migraine for some people. Trigger identification and management is an important part of Migraine management and preventing Migraines. It seems you already know what a few of your triggers are, but you may have others that you are not aware of. Allergies can be reduced and certain other triggers like dehydration can be avoided, thus preventing Migraines brought on by those triggers. When working to identify triggers one of the best tools is a good Migraine diary. You can read more about this and download a free diary workbook in our article Your Migraine and Headache Diary.
Anyone who has three or more Migraines a month needs to be talking with their doctor about prevention. There's growing evidence that Migraine is a progressive brain disease. A recent study showed that Migraines can cause brain damage, and that people with three or more Migraines a month are more susceptible to this damage. For more information, see Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? and Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage.
Don't give up hope though, there are now over 100 medications and supplements that can be used for Migraine and headache prevention. The frustration of trying to find what works for us can make it seem as if we've tried it all, but with so many possible preventives, it's literally impossible to have tried them all. See Migraine preventive medications - too many options to give up! for more information.
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