KUSA — We’ve had some crazy Colorado weather recently. From sunshine and warm temperatures to rain and snow - those weather fluctuations can change more than just what kind of jacket you’re planning to wear out of the house. It can affect your health.
According to the Mayo Clinic, some people who get migraines may be sensitive to changes in weather. That includes bright sun, extreme heat or cold, windy or stormy weather and that dry weather we all know in Colorado. Migraines can also be triggered by barometric pressure changes.
9NEWS medical expert Dr. Comilla Sasson says some serious medical conditions can mimic migraines. If your head hurts a little worse than normal, or that blinding headache is hanging around a little longer than it typically does, you might want to think about going to the doctor.
“If you do have a history of migraines but you have a headache that is much more severe, or maybe the symptoms are completely different from when you’ve had a migraine, then you might want to go to the emergency room or see your doctor right way,” said Dr. Sasson.
Dr. Sasson says symptoms of MS can mimic a migraine. An erupting aneurysm may also present itself with migraine type symptoms. Sasson says a severe headache can also be caused by a stroke, so if you’re ever worried or think something may be off, you should go to an emergency room sooner rather than later.
Stress is a major factor when it comes to migraines. Estrogen levels and dehydration can also contribute.
