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The number one cause of migraine headaches is stress, which is a trigger for over 70% of people with migraines. Other very common triggers include hormonal changes, sleep disturbances, and dehydration or skipped meals. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Stress

• Emotional stress, anxiety, and depression are major migraine triggers.
• Stress can lead to changes in brain chemicals, like serotonin, that may trigger an attack.
• Stress-related headaches can also be accompanied by muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. [1, 2, 3]

Other common triggers

• Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in estrogen, particularly during menstruation, can trigger migraines in women.
• Sleep: Both too much and too little sleep can be a trigger.
• Sensory stimuli: Strong smells, bright lights, and certain sounds can set off a migraine.
• Dietary factors: Skipping meals or dehydration can lower blood sugar and trigger an attack. Certain foods, like aged cheeses, processed foods, and artificial sweeteners, are also common triggers for some people.
• Caffeine: Consuming too much or suddenly stopping caffeine can be a trigger. [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

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[1] https://www.mountsinai.org/care/neurology/services/headache/triggers

[2] https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/migraine/migraine-triggers-food-stress-sleep

[3] https://memorialhermann.org/services/conditions/headache/triggers

[4] https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-causes

[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWMDd7De8Bw

[6] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9638-chronic-migraine

[7] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21044280/

[8] https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/10-common-migraine-triggers-and-how-to-cope-with-them

[9] https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/understanding-migraine/factsheets-and-resources/migraine-triggers/

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