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Originally Posted by bridgie
this is very interesting. how many bipolars actually get migrains? i do also i know that. i wonder how many studies have been done on the corelation of migrains and bipolar. very curious.
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I got the following from the internet:
"What causes migraines? Some people who suffer from migraines can clearly identify triggers or factors that cause the headaches, but many cannot. Potential migraine triggers include":
- Allergies and allergic reactions
- Bright lights, loud noises, and certain odors or perfumes
- Physical or emotional stress
- Changes in sleep patterns or irregular sleep
- Smoking or exposure to smoke
- Skipping meals or fasting
- Alcohol
- Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, hormone fluctuations during menopause onset
- Tension headaches
- Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami)
- Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods.
The ones I bolded (2,3,4 and 6) may be why a person diagnosed is more likely to have migraines.
#2 definitely affects me. I have sensitive hearing; sense of smell normally, but when I'm hypo I have "bionic" senses.
#3 definitely affects me and depending what phase I'm in situations that normally wouldn't stress me do.
#4 is part of the illness for many that are diagnosed.
#6 doesn't affect me. I eat whether I'm depressed, hypo etc., but I know some people do have a decrease in appetite during certain phases.