by Sue Robbins | Oct 5, 2015 | Wellness
Many people associate allergies with springtime, but ragweed pollen and outdoor molds that arrive in the fall bring just as much misery. Thirty-six million Americans endure burning, itchy eyes, sneezing, sniffles, and chapped nostrils caused by allergic rhinitis or...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 22, 2015 | Migraine
The association between seasonal allergies and headaches has been well documented in several studies. A recent study found that headaches are 1.5 times more common in those with atopic conditions (asthma, seasonal allergic rhino sinusitis, chronic bronchitis) than...
by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Jun 21, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Weather changes and barometric pressure are common triggers in migraine patients. Although we can’t control the weather, we can predict it and prepare for it. Consider downloading an app on your smart phone to keep track of barometric pressures and weather...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 15, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Smells are a trigger for many migraineurs. Walking through the fragrance department of a store, or standing in an elevator with someone wearing a heavy cologne can cause a day or more of pain for many people. Megan Downey, a web editor in Chicago says her migraines...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 12, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The most common triggers for migraine and chronic daily headache are stress, weather changes, perimenstruation, missing meals, bright lights, and under sleeping. Food sensitivity, perfume, cigarette smoke, after stress is over and oversleeping are also triggers. In...
