What triggers silent migraines?
Migraines can be set off by a wide array of triggers, including: • physical or emotional stress • lack of sleep • skipped meals • caffeine • alcohol • environmental stressors such as weather and extreme heat or cold • certain foods such as chocolate, nuts, and pickled foods • foods that contain the amino acid tyramine, including red wine and aged cheese • hormone changes in women, such as during menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, or when taking birth control pills • bright or flickering lights • loud noise
