HEADACHE TRIGGERS
Certain foods can very often trigger migraine headaches. Below is a list of the most common food triggers that can cause headaches. Keep them in mind the next time you suffer a headache. Does eating or drinking any of these coincide with your headaches?
- red wine or white wine
- bananas
- other alcohol
- citrus fruits
- chocolate
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- cheese
- freshly baked bread (yeast)
- pickled foods
- coffee, tea, cola
- nuts
- aspartame (food or drink)
Think back to a previous headache. Was it a particularly stressful day or was there a sudden change in the weather? Using the following chart, check off some of the factors that could be involved in the onset of your headaches. You may see a pattern in causes of your headaches.
Identify your headache triggers
- Stressful or hectic days, including long hours, intense deadlines
- Other emotions, such as depression, anxiety, let down, frustration — and even pleasant excitement
- Poor posture and tense jaws
- Foods (see list above)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Odors
- Skipping meals
- Irregular sleep patterns
- Weather / barometric changes
If you think you may suffer from any of these types of headaches, print this page and ask your doctor if Excedrin® products are right for you.