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Does Anyone Else Find Their Migraines Get Worse As TIhe Days Shorted?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Allanton, UK

For several years I've found that as we move into Autumn with less daylight, my migraines get worse, so that by mid-December I'm really struggling with a lot more, and also with migraine related vertigo. Does anyone else have this, or have any thoughts as to why and ideas to help?

October 29, 2017
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

There is a link between migraines and depression/seasonal affective disorder, low light levels, more artificial lighting being used.
When colder we can tense around the neck and shoulders not helpful for migraine sufferers

January 6, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

@Helena Richards I do not seem to have more migraines as the days get shorter

November 7, 2017
A MyMigraineTeam Member

The Cefaly is devices needs to be prescribed by a doctor. It is worn on the head, no surgery involved.

November 2, 2017
A MyMigraineTeam Member

That's useful AbiZachari - I do get cold and tense, so I can also imagine that this adds to it. I've just put in daylight bulbs at home, but I'm yet to see any positive effect from this.

January 7, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

My migraines are slightly better in the winter. The cold air on my face is lovely and we get plenty cold air here in Scotland

December 2, 2017

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