Foods That Can Trigger Migraines

A lot of factors contribute to a migraine attack, and one of these is the food and drink we take in. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, foods that trigger migraine may only do so when combined with other triggers.

Craniofacial neuralgia is characterized by sudden paroxysmal pain along with the distribution of one or more of the cranial or upper cervical spinal nerves. A migraine is a headache that causes severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head.

While some people experience severe migraines because of specific food and drink triggers, others may not. So, before getting a migraine treatment, you have to make sure that what you are experiencing is really a migraine and not something less or more serious. So, what are the different food and drink migraine triggers?

• Caffeine
  According to research, caffeine can help stop oncoming migraine attacks. But for some people, too much of it and sudden withdrawal from it may cause migraine.
• Artificial Sweeteners
  Processed foods that contain artificial sweeteners can cause migraines. Aspartame is one of the culprits.
• Alcohol
  Studies show that red wine triggers migraine in over 77% of its participants. It can also cause dehydration, which is another migraine contributor.
• Chocolate
  Chocolate is thought to be the second most common trigger for migraine attacks. It contains both caffeine and beta-phenylethylamine.
• Foods with MSG
  Monosodium glutamate (MSG) may trigger migraine episodes in 10 to 15 percent of those with migraine.

Some other foods that may cause migraine attacks include cured meats, aged cheese, and pickled or fermented foods. Prevent migraine attacks by avoiding these foods. If you experience chronic migraine and craniofacial pain in California, call Cure Migraine Worldwide,LLC.

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