Shreya Das Shreya Das Asked 8 months ago

Can too much caffeine cause a migraine?

I've been having really bad migraines almost every other day now. I also drink a lot of chai and coffee, especially when working late. Could my excessive caffeine intake be triggering these severe migraines?

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Vijay Shankar Vijay Shankar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Beta, excess of tea and coffee creates too much dryness and heat in the stomach, which goes to the head and causes severe pain. Instead of drinking more coffee, try drinking warm water with a little fennel or chewing cardamom. If the pain is very strong, please consult a vaidya or doctor.

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh God, yes! If I have even one extra cup of strong filter coffee on a busy day, I get a terrible migraine by evening. It's like a caffeine crash trigger for me. I have started swapping my afternoon coffee with coconut water and it really helps.

Ramu Prasad Ramu Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan babuji, humare yahan bhi log bolte hain ki zyada chai-coffee peene se sarr me tez dard uthta hai. Thoda kam piyo aur samay pe khana khao. Sharir thik rahega toh sarr dard bhi nahi hoga, thoda aaram kiya karo.

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Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Caffeine constricts blood vessels, and when it wears off, they expand, which is a major migraine trigger. I find that going for a light walk in the fresh air and drinking lots of water helps clear my head, but definitely ask your doctor if you have severe migraine issues.

Megha Malhotra Megha Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In our corporate lives, we drink coffee like water just to survive meetings, but it is a massive migraine trigger. Try to track your caffeine intake and cap it at one cup a day. Also, don't skip meals because caffeine on an empty stomach is even worse.

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Anil Shah Anil Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have to be very careful with my morning tea and coffee because caffeine can affect blood sugar levels, which indirectly triggers headaches. If you already have health conditions, too much caffeine is a bad idea. Stick to plain water or unsweetened herbal teas.

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