"When hurricanes come through they cause big, rapid fluctuations in pressure and temperature and people get so sick, it's amazing. The phone in my office goes off the hook," Winner said. "There is no doubt in my mind that weather triggers headaches." Patients could benefit hugely from the study, he added. If a patient suspects her or his headaches are caused by weather events, carrying medication on a warm or rainy day may be a good idea. "The key is to be prepared; don't just bring your umbrella, bring your medicine too," Winner said. "We have great treatments for headaches, much better than our explanations for what causes them. The key is to treat within one to two hours of onset. If you do you can avoid it turning into something that's maybe three days of pain." Related Links: |
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