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Many people report that their migraines have specific triggers, which can be different for each person. Some patients seem to have no specific triggers. By familiarizing yourself with potential triggers, you can learn about causes that may contribute to your migraine attacks.
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Food & food additives
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Alcohol (especially red wine), caffeinated beverages, nuts, nitrite/nitrate-preserved foods (hot dogs, pepperoni), smoked or pickled foods.
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Light
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Strong or glaring light. Flickering lights from TV or computer screen, strobe or laser lights, or reflections.
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Smells/odors
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Intense, specific food odors, cigarette or other smoke, perfumes, cleaning products.
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Stress
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Migraine attacks often occur after stress - especially on weekends and holidays. Many people mistake these as tension headaches.
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Weather Changes
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High humidity, atmospheric pressure changes, rapid temperature fluctuations, and exposure to extreme heat or cold may bring on migraine attacks. Many people mistake these for "sinus headaches."
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