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   Melisss on May 5, 2024 at 4:01 pm

   I dread getting into the shower as a migraine is beginning and, especially so, as a migraine is worsening. The majority of my migraines are driven by the weather; specifically, my migraines are triggered by high heat, high dewpoint, large changes in barometric pressure as well as small frequent changes in barometric pressure. You are recreating the situation involved with a storm when you step into the shower (assuming you aren’t using cold water). I mitigate this as much as I can by reducing the thermostat so the AC switches on, thereby helping to reduce the humidity in the bathroom. The exhaust fan isn’t as effective. Friends whose migraines are also triggered by the weather have similar problems with showers. Beyond using the air conditioner to pull humidity out of the bathroom, I don’t rush, I use a leave-in conditioner rather than a rinse-out conditioner because doing so reduces the amount of time that I’m in the shower. I’m deliberate or aware of my stepping out of the shower after, particularly if I developed an aura during the shower. Any visual disturbance or loss creates a fall risk.

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