How do you manage an uptick in spring migraine attacks?
If you're anything like me when the seasons change I see an uptick in migraine frequency and severity. In fact I just started a steroid taper to help get rid of the nasty cycle I've been dealing with.
Do you have any tips, tricks and/or suggestions on how you combat this?
Hi
- what a great question. Starting a steroid taper to break the cycle sounds like a proactive step in managing your migraines. A few things I do is keep myself hydrated, especially if I'm out every morning to walk the dogs. I like to drink my "mocktails" and always have one next to me or near me. I tend to get dehydrated quite easily. Not sure if it's bc of the meds I am on, but keeping myself hydrated with ice-cold drinks with fruits of the season, and/or simple tastes of citrus keeps me going. I find this helps keep attacks down and/or less intense. I also try and manage my sleep cycle. If I rise too early before 7 am I tend to get a migraine. Being aware this affects my migraines, I allow myself enough hours to sleep and get up around 8 am. It helps quite a bit. I will circle back around as I am curious what tips, tricks and/or suggestions the community has. Warmly - Rebecca (team member) I too have noticed when the weather is hot and humidity is present, I suffer with migraines more frequently. If anyone has any suggestions, please respond.
hi there. I am so sorry to hear that you deal with this as well. I wanted to share some articles about things that the writers use to combat weather-related migraines. https://migraine.com/living-migraine/diamox-for-weather-related-attacks
https://migraine.com/living-migraine/weather-trigger
I hope that you find something that helps you soon. I know how hard it can be. My sinuses are very bothersome whenever the barometric pressure changes. I also do not do well when going from a cool inside, to warm, outside. Sending hopes for better days for you. (Tonya, team member).
Thank you so much, I will go to those sites to learn more.
Sounds great. Once you have a chance to look at those additional resources, please let us know your thoughts or any questions that you may have. We are here for you and so glad you are with us. Warmly - Holly (team member)
