Various precipitants of migraine events have been identified:
Hormonal changes, such as those accompanying menstruation (common), pregnancy, and ovulation
Stress
Excessive or insufficient sleep
Medications (eg, vasodilators, oral contraceptives)
Smoking
Exposure to bright or fluorescent lighting
Strong odors (eg, perfumes, colognes, petroleum distillates)
Head trauma
Weather changes
Motion sickness
Cold stimulus (eg, ice cream headaches)
Lack of exercise
Fasting or skipping meals
Red wine
Information on dietary triggers is often conflicting. Foods and food additives that have been suggested as potential precipitants of migraine include:
Caffeine
Artificial sweeteners (eg, aspartame, saccharin)
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Citrus fruits
Foods containing tyramine (eg, aged cheese)
Meats with nitrites
Magnesium deficiency has been associated with migraine development. Nuts and seeds such as Brazil nuts, chia seeds, cashews, almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts are known to contain magnesium.
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Cite this: Helmi L. Lutsep. Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Headache - Medscape - Jan 26, 2022.
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