Foods to Avoid If You Get Migraines
Do You Suffer From Migraines? These 6 Foods Might Be Triggering Them
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Although coffee is a huge trigger for migraine attacks, the real culprit is caffeine, which is found in soda, tea, and energy drinks. Dr. Armand clarified that caffeine needs to be mentioned with a word of caution because the substance can treat attacks and headache pain effectively; however, too much caffeine can trigger a migraine attack in the form of rebound pain, especially when caffeine consumption is abruptly stopped.
Likewise, Dr. Thornley stressed that the tricky part about caffeine is that it's so predominant in many people's everyday diet. Just think about your daily cup (or two) of coffee or the soda you usually have with lunch! "Short-term, yes, caffeine can help a migraine but it will prolong the migraine cycle and you can continue to get daily headaches," she said.
Lastly, ingestion can add up fairly quickly because the amount of caffeine varies from different sources, Dr. Armand noted.