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Migraine headaches affect millions of individuals worldwide, causing debilitating pain and disrupting daily life. As we strive to raise awareness about migraines, it’s essential to understand the various factors that can trigger these headaches, including weather changes and certain foods. Additionally, treatment options including infusion therapy can offer relief and improve the quality of life for migraine sufferers.
Recognizing migraine triggers is crucial for managing migraine symptoms and preventing future attacks. Common triggers include stress, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, certain foods, and beverages (e.g., aged cheeses, alcohol, caffeine), strong odors, bright lights, and environmental factors like weather changes. Keeping a migraine diary to track symptoms and potential triggers can help identify patterns and establish personalized migraine management strategies.
Weather fluctuations have long been implicated as potential triggers for migraines. Studies have shown that changes in temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and even stormy weather can precipitate migraine attacks in susceptible individuals. For example, a study published in the journal Neurology found that each 5-degree Celsius increase in temperature was associated with a 7.5% increase in the risk of migraine onset within 24 hours in migraine sufferers (Martin et al., 2014). Similarly, changes in barometric pressure have been linked to an increased risk of migraine attacks, with some individuals reporting heightened sensitivity to weather changes.
What you eat can also trigger migraines. Certain types of food that contain chemicals or additives that cause the blood vessels to dilate (expand) can lead to and make individuals more susceptible to migraine attacks. For example: Tyramine, which is found in red wine and soft cheeses like camembert and brie contains amino acids that affect blood vessels. Studies have shown there is no direct correlation that a single food is a trigger for all headache sufferers. It is important for each individual to monitor their diet and other factors to try to limit their consumption and know their triggers.
In addition to lifestyle modifications and preventive measures, infusion therapy has emerged as a valuable treatment option for individuals with debilitating migraines. VYEPTI (eptinezumab-jjmr) is a monoclonal antibody therapy specifically designed for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults was approved in 2020. It works by targeting and blocking calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a molecule involved in transmitting migraine pain signals.
Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of VYEPTI in reducing migraine frequency and severity. In the PROMISE-1 and PROMISE-2 trials, VYEPTI significantly reduced the number of migraine days per month compared to placebo in patients with episodic and chronic migraine (Smith et al., 2020). Furthermore, VYEPTI was well-tolerated, with a favorable safety profile observed across clinical studies.
Infusion therapy with VYEPTI offers a convenient and effective option for migraine prevention, with treatment administered by healthcare professionals in an outpatient setting. Patients typically receive infusions once every 3 months, providing sustained relief from migraine symptoms and improving overall quality of life.
Sage Infusion Patient Testimonial:
Sage Infusion patient Shannon* has been receiving VYEPTI infusions since 2020 and doesn’t stress anymore about when her next headache will happen. Shannon stated, “I’m not just trudging through life anymore!”
After 20+ years of suffering from ten to fifteen migraines per month, her migraines pounded away at her quality of life. She would lose hours, and at times, entire days to a fog of depression and fatigue.
The medications she would take for her headaches would also leave her nearly as groggy as the headache would.
Within 3 months of treatment, Shannon was amazed to see her migraines reduced to only 1 or 2 per month. Plus, headaches that used to last 2 to 3 days were now over within 1. Apart from daily magnesium and vitamin B complex supplements, she no longer needed additional medication.
In addition to her promising results, she finds her short, quarterly visits to Sage Infusion for her VYEPTI treatment to be “a really easy experience”.
By recognizing migraine triggers and treatment options, individuals can take proactive steps to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. And with ongoing research and advancements in migraine treatment, there is hope for a brighter future for migraine sufferers.
Sage Infusion Can Help
Sage Infusion provides expert patient-centered infusion care in a contemporary boutique environment. We offer infusion treatments to patients and will coordinate care with the referring physician, including insurance authorization and patient progress updates. Our flexible scheduling meets our patient’s needs with extended hours. Day, night, and weekend appointments are available. Our Nurse Practitioners follow the National Infusion Center Association guidelines and our proprietary clinical protocols. Sage Infusion offers a variety of comforting amenities, and patients can choose to receive treatment in the open lounge or a private room.
From a quick start to upfront pricing and financial assistance to compassionate care by our clinical experts in a serene environment, you will experience infusion therapy like never before. Sage Infusion offers the best infusion and administration facilities in the Sunshine State with eight locations – Brandon, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, The Villages Lake Sumter, and The Villages Spanish Springs.
sageinfusion.com/swwellness
Lake Sumter | 910 Old Camp Rd Suite 196,
The Villages, FL 32162 | (352) 565-5553
Spanish Springs | 8550 NE 138th Ln, Suite 502,
Lady Lake, FL 32159 | (352) 810-3536
*Individual patient results may vary.
References:
Martin, V. T., Behbehani, M. M., & Shareef, F. (2014). Weather and headache: are they related? Journal of Headache and Pain, 15(1), 1-6. doi:10.1186/1129-2377-15-59
Smith, T. R., Janelidze, M., & Chakhava, G. (2020). Efficacy and safety of eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. AHS Virtual Meeting.
Diamond, Merle L. & Marcus, Dawn A. (2016). DIET AND HEADACHE CONTROL. Headache, the Newsletter of ACHE, Summer 2000, vol. 11, no. 2.
