I work in a library, am 35 yrs old, and overweight. I have CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) among other things. Although some of my co-workers also feel it is too warm in the library I am the only one who is always too hot, sweating, and often go home with a migraine. I always turn the floor fan on and try to turn the AC to 69 (the heat is usually set to 71 even in summer). Even yesterday when it was a lot cooler inside I still got a headache. I wear the least amount and lightest clothes I can, have my hair cut short, and move slower on hotter days. Most of the time I can take a Midrin and go to bed as soon as I get home, but other days I barely make it home. What else can I do?
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Q: Heat related headaches
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6/29/08 2:10pm
Hi HeatHater72,
Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can be a Migraine trigger for some people. We have more information on that HERE.
We also need to be careful not to take certain OTC and prescription medications more than 2-3 days a week because doing so can create another type of headache, Medication Overuse Headache, MOH. The only way to stop MOH is to discontinue the offending medication cold turkey. Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires.
Another thing you could do is see a Migraine specialist. These doctors are experts in treating patients with Migraine disease and headache disorders, devoting their entire practice to it. We have a list of patient recommended specialists you can see HERE.
Good luck
Nancy
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