II. Causes: General Triggers
- Physical Exertion or Exercise
- Stress, worry, anxiety or mental health condition exascerbations
- Menstruation (see Menstrual Migraine)
- Pungent odors or perfumes
- Smoke exposure
- Sleep deprived, Fatigue or excessive sleep
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Glare from the sun or fluorescent lights
- Weather or Ambient changes
- High humidity
- High altitude
- Head Trauma
- Drinking cold water
III. Causes: Medication Triggers
IV. Causes: Food Triggers
- Tyramines
- See Tyramine-Vasoactive Amines
- Chocolate (highly specific for Migraine Headache)
- Alcohol
- Red wine
- Aged cheese or soft cheese
- Caffeine (overuse or withdrawal)
- Cold food
- Missed meals
- Additives
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- Artificial Sweeteners (e.g. Aspartame)