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If anyone gets these and is in the dark as to a cause, I have found a very strong correlation with excessive caffeine intake. I have been wrestling a caffeine a
by Analemma_ 3y ago
If anyone gets these and is in the dark as to a cause, I have found a very strong correlation with excessive caffeine intake. I have been wrestling a caffeine addiction under control, and have found that these always occur on the days when I relapse and have many cups of coffee or energy drinks. It isn't bidirectional-- lots of caffeine doesn't always cause the migraine-- but the migraines always happen only when I've had a lot of caffeine. Whereas when I'm on the wagon and consuming none, or normal amounts, I never have them anymore.
I'm not sure if it's the caffeine in and of itself or downstream of something like higher blood pressure, but the correlation is extremely strong.
- tsujamin 3y agoHeat stress is my trigger, although I went a couple years without an aura until I had one recently
- takklz 3y agoSame here! Especially if I have multiple days of caffeine abuse. Weirdly, if I have too much caffeine and go exercise I get one of these guaranteed. I’m guessing some sort of relationship between caffeine and electrolyte depletion? No idea, I try to stay away from caffeine now.
- tpetr 3y agoI feel seen! For me it’s some combination of too much caffeine or sugar and too little water or sleep.
- cadence- 3y agoI have been looking for my trigger(s) for many years, and I still haven't found it. However, I definitely get more migraines when I experience periods of stress and/or sleep issues. Eating unhealthy snacks (candy, chocolate, etc) tends to increase the odds of me having a migraine.