Can migraine cause diarrhoea?
Whenever I get a migraine, besides the horrible headache, I also tend to get an upset stomach and sometimes even diarrhoea. I'm wondering if diarrhoea can actually be a symptom of migraine.
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4 months ago
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Bro, yes it actually does. Whenever I get a killer migraine, my stomach completely goes for a toss and I have to run to the washroom. It's like the brain and gut are connected, so both get messed up together.
4 months ago
While it can happen, be very careful about dehydration. Once I ignored severe diarrhoea during a migraine attack and my blood pressure dropped dangerously low, landing me in the clinic. If you can't keep liquids down, please see a doctor immediately.
4 months ago
Yes, gut issues are very common during a migraine phase. I always sip on ORS or coconut water to stay hydrated when this happens. Avoid taking heavy dairy or spicy food till your head clears up, and keep your regular doctor-prescribed migraine pill ready.
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4 months ago
I totally understand how scary it is when your stomach starts acting up during a headache. I used to panic thinking it was some major infection. But actually, it is quite common during migraines due to autonomic nervous system changes, so please don't stress.
3 months ago
As if the splitting headache wasn't enough, my body decides to add loose motions to the mix. It is definitely a thing, probably because migraine slows down your entire digestion. I just end up spending half my day in the bathroom wishing for sleep.