Migraine sufferers - how have you managed in the heat today?

[mechanicalpencil]

Everytime, heatwaves like this trigger a migraine.
And everytime, I always vow I’m going to get through the day without inducing one.

Today - i ensured I was very well hydrated all day, cool clothes, sunglasses, hat, shade but by 18:00 I can feel a big one starting…and now nausea, thumping head and boiling.

I've had one off and on since Sunday despite my migracap, hydration, cold showers and Sumatriptan. It's horrible.

Preventative aspirin whenever I think there are risk factors helps for me. I don’t find that heat per se triggers them, although dehydration definitely does. I had an isotonic drink at lunchtime. I’m also taking a B vit and magnesium supplement now which seems to help.

@spiderlight
i feel your pain 😟

@MaybeItWasMe
the isotonic drink is a good idea - I will try that next time

Heat is a huge migraine trigger for many people, and it sounds like you did all the right things today.
I'd get somewhere cool, keep sipping water or an electrolyte drink, have a light snack if you can manage it, and take your usual migraine medication as early as possible. Hopefully catching it now might stop it becoming a full-blown attack.check out for more information:(https://leafease.co.uk )...

I completely get this. I’m the same in hot weather and no matter how careful I think I’ve been, I still end up with that slow build-up into a full migraine. If I’m honest, I’ve had more luck focusing on early intervention rather than trying to “push through” the day, like resting in a dark cool room as soon as the first warning signs start and taking my usual medication straight away. You’re not alone in this, heat really is a common trigger for a lot of us.