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What’s a Migraine Trigger?
A trigger is any change, event, stimulus or physical act which appears to result in a migraine. This can seem like a broad definition and it is — but fortunately, common migraine triggers are experienced by most sufferers and can be easily tracked. Triggers may include food, drink, light or noise stimulus or sleep disturbances.
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So how do I figure out what my triggers are?
Be careful confusing your triggers
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I’m overwhelmed. How do I avoid all of these triggers when life is busy?
So how do I figure out what my triggers are?
Of course, you can download our free app… it’s all about tracking your triggers. It will help you track the most commonly-reported migraine triggers, with a free-form area to input any triggers you find special to you.
You can also go analog and track your triggers using a calendar. You’ll want to pay close attention to what you eat — chocolate, cheeses, and processed foods are ones to watch. Look at what you drink and how much — caffeine, alcohol, sugar-free beverages. How much are you sleeping? Does your sleep change from weekdays to weekends? Do your migraines seem to change around your hormonal cycles? Take a forensic accounting of your life to decide which triggers to track.
