Sensitivity to Smells...Smells may also trigger a migraine or make it worse.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Smell Sensitivity...But SMELLS - it seems there is NO escaping them!... By falcon62 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Environmental Migraine Triggers...Weather changes, strong smells, bright lights, or smoke can all be migraine triggers in some people.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Wife...The smell issue continues to get worse. Generally speaking it is not "bad" smells, but "good" smells like perfume and cologne.... By pcingrid23051 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Smells!...Anybody have any ideas on how to avoid perfumes and still go out in public? The last couple of times I've gone to my primary care doctor I've had to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Is Your Home a Refuge From the Migraine Storm?...We may also be thoughtful about what is cooked/baked in our kitchens as we are sensitive to lingering smells.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Phantom smell and misfiring taste...So Phantom Smells: I tend to get the smell of cooking (something like stir fry?)... By nalbert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of Triggers...From blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Expert Answer: Experiencing Unusual Smells or Tastes...Experiencing unusual smells or taste can be a normal part of the migraine prodrome for some migraine individuals.... By Dr Hutchinson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Migraine, Sensory Overload, and Allodynia...Noises, smells, and lights! Oh my!!... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Dark Room...Odors, pollution and smells including: smog, cigarette smoke, perfumes and chemical odors, cooking smells, basically all smells!!... By leynal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sensitivity to Sound...It may be because migraine causes changes in how the brain processes light, sound, and smells.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Your Experience with Migraine and Heightened Sensitivity...There are times that I swear that meat or chicken is bad and he smells no odor at all.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Losing control....in the morning or even my own smells some days) I have also identified when an attack is coming 7-8hrs prior) I totally loose control of my body and... By mommyof220141 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Navigating a World Full of Triggers...From lights, sounds, smells, foods, drinks, and hormones, to weather, stress, sleep, and more – the world can feel alive with things waiting to make us... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Smells!...When you walk in our church the smell hits you in the face!...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
PHANTOM SMELLS...I was wondering if anyone has.phantom smells prior to their headaches....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCluster HeadacheAwareness
A Mask a Day Keeps My Triggers Away ...It doesn’t take long before those obnoxious smells get the best of me. Honestly, it does make me feel kinda bad.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's Your Secret: Surviving the Grocery Store with Migraine...The fluorescent lights alone can be enough to trigger or exacerbate a migraine for many of us at the grocery store, let alone smells and sounds.... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Tempering Anxiety: Feeling Mentally Prepared for the Next Migraine Attack...It was a struggle getting home with the subway lights, sounds, and smells. Because of this, I felt I'd be stuck at home forever.... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments