Migraine
- yawning
- hunger and thirst
- visual disturbances – such as seeing flashing lights or zig-zag lines
- certain foods – such as chocolate, cheese, red wine, citrus
- fruits, coffee, tea, tomatoes, potatoes
- too much or too little sleep
- changes in hormone balance in women – such as periods, the pill, menopause
- stress or even relaxation
- irregular meals
- caffeine withdrawal
- physical activity
- smoking
- flashing lights
- noise
- weather – high pressure conditions, changes in pressure, hot dry winds, seasonal changes, exposure to sun and glare
- exercise – too much or too little
- sexual arousal
- smells – paint, fumes from car heaters or perfume
- aura symptoms that are always on the same side of the body, or last less than five minutes or more than an hour
- aura symptoms without a headache
- a sudden change in the character of your migraine – attacks coming more often, for instance, or treatment not helping
- headache after you exercise
- your first ever attack when you're over 50
- stomach pains
- nervous system problems – difficulty in walking, or disturbance of vision between attacks
- a high temperature
- a-blockers, such as propranolol
- tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline
- pizotifen
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