Migraine and Headaches - 10 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays
Holidays are times to enjoy, but those of us with problem Migraines and headaches can find ourselves actually dreading the holiday season. Ho ho ho, HA!
Don't give up on the holidays though. If there's a positive side to Migraine disease and headaches, it's that there are many things we can do for ourselves to reduce or avoid episodes. Not only does this let us reduce our pain, it also gives us some control over our disorders and restores some of the control over our lives of which those disorders seem to rob us. Let’s see how to give some of that head pain the boot!
1. Get those ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZs!
Too
much, too little, or disrupted sleep is a very common Migraine and
headache trigger. Experts recommend that we set times to go to bed and
get up and stick to those times, even on weekends and holidays and
during vacation. If you often wake with a Migraine, don’t feel rested
after a night’s sleep, or experience excessive daytime sleepiness, talk
to your doctor about your sleep patterns.
More: Transformed Migraine Related To Sleep Problems
2. Avoid dehydration.
For
some people, even mild dehydration can trigger head pain, so drinking
lots of fluids is essential. Take a bit of care with what you’re
drinking as some fruit juices and caffeine can be triggers. Proper
hydration is essential to good health in general, so you’ll be working
on more than head pain prevention!
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