Headaches - Separating Migraine Myths From Fact
Do you believe caffeine relieves a migraine? Maybe it does for a small group of headache sufferers. There are some that caffeine inhibits the onset of a severe migraine headache but for others it is a physical trigger. As someone that has had migraines and tension headaches since childhood, I believed in the caffeine theory because products like Exedrin and Pamprin had caffeine in them. In the 70's alot of kids thought if you took aspirin with a drink of Coca cola you would get a buzz. Funny, now that I think of that but honestly, if you are working toward a full blown migraine don't automatically reach for a cup of coffee. Sugar, caffeine, dairy products can all worsen an impending migraine so keep track of your diet and fuild intake.
If your headaches are not improving then look at your caffeine consumption. I know - I love coffee but there was a time I would sit, hold the side of my head while drinking a cup of coffee and telling myself it would help. It often didn't. Truth be told, I had already had several cups of coffee when the migraine started so it was a mistake on my part to continue drinking drinks with caffeine, sugar and milk after the pain (or even the aura) started.
Keeping a headache diary can help determine whether caffeine helps or hurts your migraine. Caffeine is found naturally and as an additive in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, certain soft drinks, and some pain relieving and acute migraine medications.
To Your Health
Tammy
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