Causes of Frequent Migraines

Having frequent migraine headaches can put a damper on your ability to function at work, home and school, and cause you to be irritable and short tempered. The causes of frequent migraines vary for each person and include certain environmental conditions, personal habits and hormonal changes. Consider this information from the Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine about the causes of frequent migraines.

PMS

• If your migraines usually occur in the days before your period, they may be caused by hormone fluctuations resulting from premenstural syndrome (PMS).

Caffeine

• Drinking caffeine may cause you to have frequent migraines, especially if you are a heavy coffee or soda drinker.

Alcohol

• Regularly drinking alcohol may cause you to have frequent migraines, especially if you drink beer or red wine.

Artificial Sweeteners

• If you eat foods with artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame, you may have frequent migraine headaches.

Skipping Meals

• Regularly skipping meals due to a busy schedule or an eating disorder may cause frequent migraines.

Weather

• If you live in a place with frequent weather changes, such as on the coast or in the mountains, you may experience frequent migraines due to changes in the barometric pressure.

Stress

• Stress at work, home or school may cause you to have frequent migraines, especially if you are not getting enough sleep.