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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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