Does migraine cause throwing up?
Whenever I get a severe migraine, I feel very nauseous and sometimes I even end up throwing up. It's really exhausting. Is it common that migraine causes throwing up?
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8 months ago
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Throwing up is actually a very well-known symptom of severe migraine attacks, often called abdominal migraine. Many people actually feel a bit better after vomiting. Make sure to stay hydrated with electrolyte water if you are losing fluids.
4 months ago
Yes, nausea and vomiting are very common during migraines as the nervous system gets highly sensitive. When this happens, I gently sip warm ginger water and lie down in a dark room. Gentle abdominal breathing also helps soothe the stomach.
8 months ago
Yes, it does, but if your vomiting is very severe and you cannot keep any liquids down, please go to a hospital. I once got severely dehydrated from migraine-related vomiting and needed IV fluids. Don't ignore it if you feel extremely weak or dizzy.
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7 months ago
Haan, throwing up is totally normal with a bad migraine, so don't get scared. Just don't force yourself to eat heavy meals when your head is throbbing. Take some electral water and rest in a dark room until it passes.
6 months ago
It definitely does, because migraines slow down your entire digestive tract, leading to nausea. I find that keeping a clean diet and avoiding heavy, greasy foods when a headache is starting helps reduce the urge to throw up. Stay hydrated with simple coconut water.