Headaches can be hard to treat because many different things can cause them. Usually there is something that triggers the headache. Finding out what may be your trigger means that you can work to make your headaches less painful or even avoid them altogether. Some of these triggers, such as stress, are unavoidable, but coping strategies can be used to manage headaches you cannot avoid.
Some headache triggers include:
FOODS like peanuts, caffeine, dairy, chocolate or flavor enhancers like MSG
COLD food or drinks (brain freeze)
BODY STATES that occur with certain medications, hormones, or dehydration
ENVIRONMENTAL such as smoke, chemicals, high altitudes/pressure, noise
STRESS from deadlines, chores, or pressure to do something