Is there any corelation between noise cancelling headphones, flying and acute onset of migraines?
Twice, on long flights (greater than 4 hours) when wearing BOSE noise cancelling headphones I have had acute onset, splitting migraines - to the point of nausea and vomitting. Maxalt did help. I am trying to figure out if the trigger is flying, long flight, or the headphones which seem to work by changing the pressure in my head. Regular earplugs do not seem to cause the same headaches although I am nervous about truly figuring this out :) Thank you for any help you can give me.
NK,
Although I've never heard of headphones triggering Migraines, I certainly can't say it's not possible.
Flying is a trigger for many of us becuase of the altitude and changes in pressure.
I use the Bose headphones when I fly, and they've not bothered me, but we're all different, so I don't know if that tells you much.
Sorry I couldn't give you more specific inforamtion. You might want to mention this to your doctor the next time you have an appointment.
Teri
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