Can changes in weather trigger migraines?
Yes . Patients with migraine commonly report that their attacks occur more frequently in association with changes in barometric pressure. While patients obviously can’t control the weather, it is good for them to pay attention to all of the other manageable lifestyle factors during times when the weather is changing. Is exercise good for migraines? Aerobic exercise can be extremely helpful in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine. Unfortunately, many patients with frequent migraine significantly reduce their exercise because they are feeling poorly. Some patients find that triggers or exacerbates migraine. This leads to a cycle where migraines interfere with exercise, which contributes to worsening of migraine, which further reduces exercise, etc…… A primary goal for migraine patients should therefore be to get aerobic exercise as much as possible. The type of exercise is not critical — running, swimming, treadmill or elliptical training, racquet sports, or many others are
