Migraine Triggers: Seeking Advice

I have a lot of food triggers that I discovered through an allergy and intolerances test. Once I removed those foods from my diet, I've been almost migraine free. This discovery was about 5 years ago. I went through the allergytestingcompany.com for my test.

I get extremely bad migraines, and sometimes they last for months on end. I was told I need to get a referral to a neurologist, but I have not had much luck getting the referral from my primary. My ophthalmologist told me to talk to my primary about the referral to the neurologist. I do plenty of research online about how to deal with it in the meantime.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-daily-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20370891#:~:text=There%20are%20short%2Dlasting%20and,Chronic%20migraine

So I don't have triggers like most, my migraine are created from a mass in my brain... but I do get this Intense pressure behind my eyes to the point I can't stand, right before the migraine kicks in, and I luckily do have a preventive medicine I take.

I found one of the things that triggered mine the absolute worst was actually food dye! Red #40 to be specific, but I avoid them all now! (Blue 1, yellow 5 and 6!) most European countries have actually banned dye like these because of the problems! My doctor said shes seen a ton of kids with problems that all linked back to dye as well! Figured it was a weird one I should mention, it might help someone!

Cortisol release, i.e. DE-stressing😥

Yes weather affects me also

Changes in the climate...barometric pressure...often times will cause migraines. It's scientifically proven. Can't change the weather...sucks.

Sudden bright light ....👍

Period....too much screen time...

Bright light are a huge trigger for me but some after stuff is when the weather is too hot, barometric pressure, not sleeping well, loud noises and certain smells like smoke

I have been getting them every day

I get them when eating certain foods especially very acidic foods or things where it’s mainly tomatoes. Also stress.

Red onion is a big one for me

Lack of sleep and high levels of anxiety over time.

Seasonal allergies, not getting enough sleep, clenching my Jaw, and not eating enough

Barometric pressure, heat, neck position while sleeping are my triggers.

I dont know my triggers yet but I will say nurtec ODT changed my life. Triptans always made me go up way worse once they were finished and nurtec as an emergency med is amazing

Thank you everyone. Helps a lot

Alcohol, period, feeling overwhelmed and unable to get away

flashing lights, heat, pure silence (i always need some type of noise like white noise/fan/music/tv going) no caffeine or too much caffeine