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I decided to write a short article summing up what I have found about the link between migraines and the weather. Apparently, I am not the only one who feels that there is a connection. At first I thought it was just me, but it does turn out to be that specific weather conditions can indeed be triggers for migraines.

I have been reading a lot about migraines and trying to get as much information about this topic as I can. Going through one of these is no fun, let me tell you that. In fact, if you got to my page here, it's probably because you or someone you know suffers from this condition, so I'm sure you know just how paralyzing it can be. It is not only extremely painful, but it brings you into an overall state of sensitivity to stimuli (such as light, noise, and in my case strong smells too), and just feeling like you don't want to talk to anyone.

One of the key concepts in the literature about this topic seems to be the importance of identifying your specific migraine triggers. These triggers can and do differ from one sufferer to another. For some people it's certain foods (such as cheese, chocolate and other culinary culprits). For other people it's lack of sleep or even, surprisingly too much sleep, for some it's a cyclical timely trigger like a certain time of the week (Weekends migraine) or the month (often related to PMS in women). As it turns out the weather itself can be a trigger for migraines with some people as well!

The most common type of weather which I have found mentioned as a potential trigger of migraines is hot dry winds. Another was the time just before a thunderstorm. Nobody knows what the exact mechanism at play here, but some scientists suspect it may have to do with the changes in the electricity in the air. It has been noted that sharp changes in barometric pressure, whether artificial (such as in an airplane), or natural (again, just before a storm), may also trigger a migraine.

It may be argued that this information isn't of great importance. You could say, that since we have no control over the weather, identifying it as a trigger for migraine is useless. Well, that's not exactly true. For one thing, some people get their episodes triggered by a combination of stimuli. It may just be that during hot dry weather, especially preceding a storm, a migraineur may wish to avoid chocolate, or other substances which may enhance his chances of developing a full blown attack. It may also be reason enough for these people to stay at home, next to the air condition and away from bright lights.

For me, just knowing that I am sensitive to hot dry weather in this way made me more careful on such days. I make sure to drink plenty and stay indoors as much as I can, to rest properly and stay away from stress (all aggravating circumstances, increasing the likelihood of an attack with me). I hope that this short article will get out there and maybe help someone deal with their own condition in a better way.

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