https://www.migrainesociety.ca/blog daily 1.0 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1606078907850-ODGHL1E62SMRRDQ6M6B0/06-Arp-Torse.jpg https://www.migrainesociety.ca/about daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1621965525075-WQPRHE59MMQIEAOAZQLS/Maya-about-001.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/c9dd2ed2-4a33-4ac1-af0c-2accb2800deb/Mireille-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/833178ee-983d-4793-bb85-fe1c8bf779c6/Jane-Pic-Maya-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/e70dc04b-a0bd-4a72-838b-739b42e2d8c7/Mohammed+Hussain.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/e8ba545e-d526-4f4a-a45a-afce4c802140/andrew+jin.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/e59559be-13d7-4480-9c28-b73476bdba20/Heba-BaniHani.jpg https://www.migrainesociety.ca/support daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1618168062915-UM40LYMN1U0UT8K991WN/alin-rusu-15aDZQGojsM-unsplash.jpg https://www.migrainesociety.ca/advocacy daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616159836168-OEBJA1H58194ZRA6RKR3/bust-3-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616159876259-R8MDBQ40CSV9HMEXAK13/bust-11-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616159976447-3067QO1BYWVI62WIC18F/bust-2-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616160024629-GMPQFWTV7HVOYBDSERDI/bust-12-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616160061824-3DFUTAWKS9RD98TK0JAB/bust-8-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616160109285-HZT6Z2N2QSZR1NAIX5K6/bust-6-layers.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1616160150876-39L0RQUNMR3FYFS37FN9/figure-2-layers.jpg https://www.migrainesociety.ca/treatment-guide daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://www.migrainesociety.ca/whatismigraine daily 0.75 2021-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1617571608645-1IU1BBZIC25BHZ569E4K/callatriggers%2Bcopy.jpg What is migraine? - Migraine Symptoms Migraine is a sensory processing disorder which means that all of the five senses can be affected. Migraine symptoms vary from person to person in their intensity and impact on daily function. In addition many patients are also affected by their comorbid illnesses. The range of symptoms include: ⟐ Intense head pain on one side or sometimes both sides of the head. The pain can be throbbing, pulsing, or continuous. ⟐ Sound Sensitivity (phonophobia) ⟐ Light Sensitivity (photophobia) ⟐ Nausea ⟐ Vomiting ⟐ Brain fog (cognitive impairment) ⟐ Fatigue ⟐ Smell Sensitivity (ospmophobia) ⟐ Touch Sensitivity and Pain (allodynia) ⟐ Neck pain (this can be a symptom or, for some people, a comorbid condition) ⟐ Jaw pain (this can be a symptom, or TMJ, a comorbid condition) ⟐ Joint pain and stiffness ⟐ Dizziness and Vertigo (especially in people with Vestibular Migraine) ⟐ Visual disturbances (blind spots, jagged lines, flashing lights, blurred vision) ⟐ Problems with speech (transient aphasia) ⟐ Problems with muscle control and coordination (episodic ataxia) ⟐ Numbness, tingling ⟐ Puffy eyelid ⟐ Diarrhea or constipation ⟐ Sinus pain and pressure ⟐ Runny eyes or nose ⟐ Cold hands, feet, or nose ⟐ Mood changes ⟐ Hot flashes and chills ⟐ Allodynia (pain from non-painful stimuli) can be themal, mechanical or tactile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1617570840411-69MICOZGNH6XR5EKU60V/callasymptoms.jpg What is migraine? - Migraine Triggers Migraine triggers are anything that set off the chain reaction of a migraine attack. Remember, triggers are NOT causes. The cause of migraine disease is genetic. Migraine triggers are far-ranging. Each patient is different and has a different set of triggers. Our sensitivity to each trigger can also be vastly different. In many cases Trigger Stacking is at play. This suggests that each patient has a “bucket” in which each trigger is placed. It is often the accumulation of multiple triggers that causes the person to spill over the threshold resulting in a migraine attack. In general, the migraine brain craves stability. Most triggers are physical, emotional, dietary or environmental. The best way to identify and track our triggers is through a Migraine Diary. I suggest Canadian Migraine Tracker and Migraine Buddy. The range of migraine triggers include: ⟐ Stress (this can be an increase OR decrease in stress) ⟐ Hormonal Fluctuations (onset of puberty, menstruation, ovulation, menopause, birth control pills etc.) ⟐ Weather (barometric pressure changes, humidity, sun, heat, cool air, wind etc.) ⟐ Food (tyramine sensitivities, histamine sensitivities, skipped meals, MSG, aged cheese, fermented foods, citrus) ⟐ Caffeine and alcohol ⟐ Dehydration ⟐ Light (bright lights, fluorescent lights, computer screens, night-driving) ⟐ Smells (perfume, smoke, chemicals) ⟐ Noise (loud noises, thumping, drilling etc.) ⟐ Physical exertion (exercise, increase in blood pressure, sex) ⟐ Posture (especially for people with comorbid arthritis or muscle pain) ⟐ Medications (vasodilators, birth control pills, MOH — medication overuse headache) ⟐ Sleep disturbances (changes in sleep schedule, insomnia, sleep apnea) https://www.migrainesociety.ca/types daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://www.migrainesociety.ca/botox daily 0.75 2022-09-05 https://www.migrainesociety.ca/vestibular daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://www.migrainesociety.ca/donate daily 0.75 2025-11-17 https://www.migrainesociety.ca/press daily 0.75 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1751660359725-SIAFCZVA35L99BMYB03S/the-telegram+logo.png Press - The Telegram, June 10, 2025, Interview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1751660744691-B2B8L03BOCFAW5KKT9GO/globe-and-mail-logo.jpg Press - The Globe and Mail, June 15, 2025, Interview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1752006060358-SD10IA1JOLLDQJV5XGGB/Winnipeg+Free+Press.png Press - Winnipeg Free Press, June 23, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1751660357772-71SGBTUMYO8KFXH5CDHU/healthing+logo.png Press - Healthing.ca, June 26, 2025, Interview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaa6b75d27c00d596e9fbc/1751660358019-EOAT9AKQ83ID9UMRCC1E/globe-and-mail-logo.jpg Press - The Globe and Mail, June 27, 2025, Interview