Not Tonight Dear, I Have A Headache
Caterer, florist, bridesmaids, mother-in-law...it's enough to tie you in knots
before you tie the knot. Wedding planning is notoriously stressful, but few
brides realize that this stress may trigger physical problems like migraines.
Stress is one of the most
common migraine triggers...and your wedding night is not the time to say "Not
tonight dear, I have a headache."
Migraine is much more than just a headache. It's a chronic and recurrent throbbing
pain on one side of the head, with or without other symptoms like sensitivity
to light or sound, visual changes, and nausea or vomiting. Migraines are 6
times more common in women than in men. One out of 4 women with migraine will
get them monthly along with her period. In addition to stress, other migraine
triggers include skipping meals, bright lights, red wine, aged cheese, birth
control pills, and lack of sleep.
The good news about migraine is that it is treatable with prescription and
over-the-counter medicines. If a migraine is treated early, there is a better
chance it will end sooner. If you are not getting effective relief, see your
doctor.
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Created: 10/17/2000  - Donnica Moore, M.D.