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Summer and migraine: All you need to know
Heat and the summer months bring many migraine triggers, such as dehydration, bright sunlight, and allergies.
Why are migraines worse in summer?
More time spent outdoors in natural light
Summer pollen (grasses and weeds)
Heat
Humidity
Dehydration
Sleep changes due to longer days
Heat headache symptoms
Sweating
Moist, cool skin even in the heat Dizziness
Weak, accelerated pulse
Muscle cramps
Nausea
Headache
Early warning signs
Mood changes or irritability
Yawning and malaise
Acute, dull, or throbbing head pain
Pain in the face or neck
Light sensitivity
Sound sensitivity
Nausea
Aura (flashes of light, seeing shapes, vision loss)
Preventive steps
Track the weather and your symptoms
Stay hydrated
Take the medication recommended by your doctor
Sit in a cool room with the lights off or using a narrow-
band green light