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Crying migraine.

R W Evans1

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, USA.

Headache
|March 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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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.

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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.