Posts Tagged ‘weather’
January 21, 2012 | 
Author Relative humidity, barometric pressure, temperature and precipitation can trigger headache for many migraineurs. Lisa Mannix, MD, Headache Associates, West Chester, Ohio believes the change in weather pattern, not the distinct weather itself is the triggering factor.
Having a genetic susceptibility to migraine may also be a factor for weather sensitivity. Dr. Mannix notes “That inherited sensitive nervous system is likely responding to changes in weather.”
While we can’t control mother nature, eating a healthy diet, having good sleep habits, exercising regularly, and managing stress can help to minimize headache. Dr.Mannix also recommends talking to your healthcare provider about medication to reduce headache frequency…..NHF Headlines Number 176
Weather changes are one of the top triggers for headache; about 40% of people with migraine feel that weather is a factor in their headaches. It is usually when a front is coming in, the pressure drops, and people state that they can ‘feel it‘ with their head. Many do state ‘I can predict the weather with my head‘. Since the headaches are often in the front, this may lead to a misdiagnosis of ‘sinus headache‘. 95% of patients, in 2 recent studies, who were diagnosed as ‘sinus headache’ are actually suffering from migraine. More on this later…..
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