Too much caffeine can cause problems for migraine sufferers

(WXYZ) – Caffeine and migraines – is there a connection? New research says yes – drinking too much can increase your risk.

Here's the good news: if you drink only 1 to 2 servings of caffeinated beverages a day, you are probably in agreement. But if you drink 3 or more times, your risk increases.

This new study now focuses on 98 participants, all with episodic migraines. Caffeine consumption, health behaviors and headaches were monitored for 6 weeks. And the researchers found that participants who had 3 or more servings were 1.4 times more likely to have migraines that day, while those who drank 5 or more were 2.64 times more likely.

Now these numbers do not seem so high, but if you have migraines, you are more likely to do anything to avoid them.

For a cup of coffee or tea, the serving size ranged from 6 to 8 ounces, while that of the soda was 12 ounces.

But what I want the migraine sufferers to know is that some foods and medications may also contain caffeine. Many of you know that chocolate has it, but ice cream, frozen yogurt, pudding and even some breakfast cereals are too. And painkillers can also contain caffeine because it helps the drug to act faster.

So, if you suffer from migraines, you can stick to a caffeinated drink a day if you also consume caffeine in other forms.

It is important to know your triggers. What triggers a migraine in one person can not trigger it in another.

In addition to caffeine, migraines can also trigger sleep disturbances, emotional stress, bright lights, hormonal changes, and climate change. Even food can play a role, for example aged cheeses and anything that is transformed can be a trigger.

So, if you have regular migraines, please keep a diary to follow them and consult your doctor. Because if you self-diagnose and take too much medicine to relieve headaches, it can also lead to more migraines.