Why do certain smells give me a migraine headache?!


Question: Why do certain smells give me a migraine headache.?
Mostly perfumes and scented products. Usually associated with candles shampoo and incense. Occasionally associated with heavy flowering of certain trees in our area.

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Answers:
it hasn't got much to do do with allergies...i wish it had, so it would be easier to cure;
i'm suffering from migraine for years -while being absolutely "non alergic"
yes there are several foods, smells which can trigger the attack;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine

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You just have a heightened sensitivity, there is really nothing you can do but avoid it. For me it's orange juice, the acidity of it sets off a migraine like a knife to the skull. It could also be allergies, try using claritin or zyrtec.Health Question & Answer

allergies are responsible for your dilemma.
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maybe you are pregnant.
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