Keep a diary of your migraines to help identify and track your triggers. Common triggers include:
- stress
- hormonal fluctuations (menstrual period, pregnancy, menopause)
- change in sleep
- skipped meals, thirst or dehydration
- food: cheese, chocolate, MSG
- alcohol (for example, red wine)
- exercise and physical exertion
- mental exertion (like solving a math problem)
- change in weather
- environment over-stimulation (glare, odors)