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The complexities of caffeine and migraine: Remedy or trigger?
It is perhaps our society’s biggest addiction.
Many of us love it. And yet we’ve all heard the warnings about having too much of it.
If you are prone to migraines you may have heard there is a connection between migraines and caffeine. You might have heard how coffee and other forms of caffeine can help when you have a migraine. Or you might have heard how drinking too much coffee can cause migraines.
Well, it turns out both of these statements are in fact true!
Are you confused yet? Well, let me explain.
Migraine and exercise
Are you hesitant to exercise because you're worried it might trigger a migraine? You're not alone. For many people, physical activity is a common trigger for migraines, and the last thing you want to do is trigger another migraine. However, while it's true that exercise can be a trigger for migraines, it's also true that exercise can be a powerful preventative tool for managing your migraines. The key is finding ways to exercise that don't trigger a migraine, and incorporating physical activity into your migraine prevention plan.