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Light and Headache Disorders: Understanding Light Triggers and Photophobia

“Wearing sunglasses indoors is increasing your sensitivity to light.” My wife and I were floored when her headache specialist made this statement. Chronic migraine had made her so sensitive to light that she had to wear sunglasses indoors. During an…

Environmental & Physical Factors

Does light, sound, or temperature trigger your migraine attacks? Environmental factors that can trigger a migraine attack include a change in climate or weather (such as a change in humidity or temperature), a change in altitude or barometric pressure, high…

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Lights and Migraine

March 2019, Episode 5: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin discuss light as a trigger for migraine attacks. They also offer suggestions for people who experience light sensitivity and photophobia.