Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 4, 2026
10:39
3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
19.1K
Migraineurs with exercise-triggered attacks have a distinct migraine
Hille Koppen1, Peter L J van Veldhoven
1Department of neurology, HagaZiekenhuis Teaching hospital, Leyweg 275, 2445 CH, The Hague, The Netherlands. h.koppen@lumc.nl.
The Journal of Headache and Pain
|December 24, 2013
Summary
Exercise can trigger migraine attacks in 38% of migraineurs, often accompanied by neck pain as an initial symptom. Many patients stop exercising due to these exercise-triggered migraine attacks.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Migraine can be triggered by physical activity, but data on affected individuals and attack characteristics are limited.
- Understanding exercise-triggered migraine is crucial for patient management and prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the lifetime prevalence of exercise-triggered migraine attacks in migraine patients.
- To identify specific prodromal or ictal migraine symptoms associated with exercise-triggered attacks.
Main Methods:
- 103 migraine patients at a Dutch headache clinic were interviewed about their migraine history and exercise triggers.
- Patients reported on the characteristics of exercise-triggered attacks, including the type of exercise and symptom comparison to typical migraines.
Main Results:
- The lifetime prevalence of exercise-triggered migraine attacks was 38% across all migraine types and genders.
- Neck pain as an initial symptom was more common in patients with exercise-triggered attacks.
- Over 50% of affected patients discontinued the triggering sport; findings are limited to a clinic population.
Conclusions:
- Exercise-triggered migraine attacks are prevalent among migraineurs.
- Initial neck pain during migraine attacks is more frequent in individuals experiencing exercise-induced migraines.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
6.7K
Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
6.7K
01:26Transient Ischemic Attack l: Introduction
18
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary, focal reduction in cerebral blood flow. Although symptoms resemble those of an ischemic stroke, the interruption in perfusion is short-lived and does not cause permanent infarction. TIAs are clinically important because they often serve as early warning events for future stroke.Mechanisms of Transient Cerebral IschemiaTransient cerebral ischemia may arise through several mechanisms. One...
18