Provoking factors of Migraine
Hormonal change
1. Oral contraceptives
2. Menstruation
3. Hormonal replacement
4. Amenorrhoea
5. Pregnancy
Certain medications
Insufficient or excessive sleep
Certain foods and food additives
1. Aged cheese
2. Alcohol
3. Caffeine
4. Chocolate
5. Concentrated sugar
6. Dairy products
7. Fermented, pickled foods
8. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
9. Artificial sweetners (aspartame, saccharin)
10. Yeast product
Skipped or delayed meals
Stress, anger or emotional letdown
Flashing or bright light including fluorescent lighting
Smoking or exposure to smoke
1. Perfume
2. Paint
3. Cleaning solutions
4. Exhaust fumes
Patients with a history of migraine should avoid the above risk factors.
Caution :
Your doctor is the best person to diagnose migraine. Please follow the instructions/ medications by your doctor.