10 Surprising Triggers Of Your Headaches | Dr. Mike

We all get headaches. Often it’s from stress or lack of sleep, but sometimes the cause of our headaches might be coming from sources you didn’t realize. For instance, I love cheese so much, but did you know cheese can actually be the source of your headache? How about wine? Your phone? Even your pillow or hat or caffeine withdrawal from not drinking coffee! Today I discuss 10 surprising causes of headaches you probably didn’t know about. Is there anything you’ve found that gives you a headache that I didn’t put on this list? Let me know down below!

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[pinkbunnygirl]

Who else has a headache while watching this? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[xladycaosx]

Period headaches are a thing too! As if there wasn't enough menstrual-related pain already...

[Sciencerely]

As a human biologist, I think we're not really aware how sleep influences our brain. Bad sleep quality cannot only cause headaches but also induces changes in brain activity. If we sleep less than 7 hours a night over a long period of time it can even lead to a decrease of new cells in the hippocampus which is important for forming memory (I just made a video about this). Bad sleep quality can even contribute towards symptoms which are seen in Alzheimers disease..

[user]

FINALLY someone states that strong scents can cause migranes
people usually don't believe me XD

[rishalal]

Surprisingly, siblings isn't one of the reasons on this list

[lunaticenma]

Other possible causes from my experience: Dehydration, over sleeping (8 or more hours), not sleeping enough(4 or less hours), stress, or even not eating properly.

[MeliDMR]

Me, having suffered migraines for all of my 26 years: alright dr mike, surprise me.

[L_W]

10 more triggers according to my migraine journal:

1. Red wine (specifically)
2. Citrus
3. Excess sugar consumption
4. Dehydration
5. Not enough sleep
6. Too much sleep
7. Ovulation
8. Menstruation
9. Stress
10. Bright lights (bright direct sunlight, spotlights, headlights)

Despite my efforts, I still have around 15 migraine days per month. I’m finally taking steps in seeking treatment and hoping to find a solution! I want my life back!

[MintyFreshCupcakes]

I get chronic migraines. When I was younger my mom would call me “the human barometer” because I’d get an awful migraine before thunderstorms. Now I can feel it in my face when a storm is coming.

[aarushmahesh]

Me: complains of having headaches
Also me : does every single thing doctor mike tells me not

[IzzyKawaiichi]

"What kind of sleeper are you? Side, back, or stomach?"
Me: "I'm a sleeper."

[crystalpetrosky]

As a long-term migraine sufferer, I appreciate videos like this. Unfortunately, my migraines are due to a neurological issue. For most people, however, this information is invaluable!! Thank you, Dr. Mike!

[theresalynn]

Okay but taking a pony tail out after a long day is THE BEST FEELING!

[adonisliam]

Doctor: Rest your eyes and lessen screen time.
My school: You have 8 hours of class and 4 hours of homework 😐😐😐😐

[alexandriapennell]

So glad you talked about scents, specifically perfume causing migraines. My friends all think I’m being over dramatic when I have a headache from their perfume.

[Weezlenut]

I just had an extremely rare for me scent induced migraine a few days ago. A guy I work around had a cologne or body spray that had my head pounding within minutes. Normally mine are triggered by barometric changes so this one was a surprise. It's very nice to see the triggers for me that rarely get mentioned anywhere both show up in one video.

[papyrichor.daydreamer]

Dr. Mike: “pillows!”
Me, who has fallen asleep sitting straight up and uses stuffed animals in place of pillows: alright, i see how it is.

[chip]

Parents: It's your phone
Me: No it's hours staring at my computer because of online school

[eberybodysaynoooo]

I'm surprised Dr Mike didn't mention "an annoying sibling" as one of the reasons. That's the only reason of my headache. 😁🤔

[michellebloch]

“Make sure you get 7-9 hours of sleep and limit your screen time ” says the famous YouTube doctor who became famous in part to night owls and insomniacs like me watching his vids late at night 😄. Love your content, Dr Mike 😊