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Crying migraine
1Department of Neurology, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, USA.
Headache
|March 31, 2001
Summary
Crying can trigger migraines in some individuals, particularly when associated with sadness or emotional distress. This underrecognized migraine trigger warrants further investigation in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Migraine triggers are diverse, encompassing internal and external factors.
- Crying as a migraine trigger is rarely documented, with only two prior mentions without detail.
Observation:
- This report details the clinical history of two women experiencing migraines triggered by crying.
- The migraines were specifically linked to crying due to sadness or emotional upset.
Findings:
- Crying associated with happiness or irritants (like onions) did not trigger migraines in these patients.
- One patient also experienced migraines triggered by crying during sad movies or theatrical productions.
Implications:
- Crying may represent a common, yet underrecognized, migraine trigger.
- Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and mechanisms of crying-induced migraines.