Odors and triggers......I have read all the problems people have with fragrances and Migraines and have always had problems with odors myself....reactionscomments
The Battle of the Odors...What do you do when you encounter a battle of the odors?...reactions26comments
Migraine Symptoms: Olfactory Hallucinations...A few people did describe pleasant odors, including the scent of oranges or coffee."...reactions140comments
When Sensory Sensitivities Become Fears...But when light, sounds, or odors are migraine triggers, it's easy to start to fear them....reactions15comments
What's Your Secret: Superpower...Migraineurs can often smell odors, hear sounds, and see lights that others don’t even notice....reactions11comments
Sensitivity to Smells...Odors known to trigger migraine include perfume, cigarette smoke, car exhaust, cleaning products, and certain foods....
How Do I Identify My Migraine Triggers?...WeatherFoods Odors Out of blue migraine attack. It's been frustrating for those that have to watch what I’m doing....reactions1comment
Dark Room...Odors, pollution and smells including: smog, cigarette smoke, perfumes and chemical odors, cooking smells, basically all smells!!...reactions1comment
Odorless Cleaning Products for the Scent-Sensitive Migraineur...In my years of searching, I've found some excellent products, both store-bought and homemade, that are free of migraine-triggering odors....reactions10comments
Migraines Since Age 12......All my triggers include auras, any odors, bright light (I have to keep the light on my computer on the lowest setting plus the nightlight just to use it...reactions2comments
Storms Rage in the Brain...My main triggers are weather changes, and odors. However, some foods will make one worse if I accidentally eat it during a migraine....reactions2comments
10 Ways to Help Someone With Migraine...Many kid-oriented activities are noisy, bright or full of strong odors, all of which are hard on the migraine brain....reactions9comments
What comes first the Migraine or Stress?...Vertigo, Aura's, sensitivity to light, sound, movement, odors, touch,barometric weather changes, heat/cold intolerance, anything that overstimulated the...reactions3comments
Victim? Survivor? Hard to choose....Trying to manage migraine, I've eliminated MSG and other dietary triggers, as well as avoiding odors, fumes and the light triggers (strobe lights, overly...reactions9comments
A long, long time.......I do have environmental triggers (sunlight, bright lights, barometric pressure swings, odors) Stress will certainly trigger an episode as does dehydration...reactionscomments
Pain and Spirituality...Triggers are environmental: storms, weather changes in general, strong odors, flashing lights....reactions3comments
My Lifelong Struggle With Migraines...There are certain odors, several foods that are triggers. The weather, barometric pressure is a big one....reactions2comments
6 Tips for Showering During a Migraine Attack...If you are sensitive to odors and your water source is chlorinated (most cities and towns chlorinate their water to some degree), get a chlorine filter...reactions41comments
Understanding Migraine Triggers: Common Causes and Management Strategies...Common triggers include stress, certain foods (like aged cheese and chocolate), hormonal changes, and environmental stimuli (like bright lights or strong odors...reactions1reply
Ask the Advocates: Trigger Avoidance...Because there’s no good (and inconspicuous) way to block odors, I felt stymied and trapped by odor triggers for many years....reactions6comments