Barometric pressure headache

Here, a neurologist explains why you get barometric pressure headaches or migraines when the weather changes, plus how to manage or prevent this head pain.

Migraine headaches and weather changes are tricky. It’s not just the barometric pressure we need to watch. Our trigger threshold is key. Get expert tips to help

Barometric pressure headaches are a huge problem because they can be so unpredictable and strike at the worst times. When you can understand...

“Not tonight, Honey … I have a headache!” A bad headache can stop us dead in our tracks. The pain can keep us from wanting to do anything: make dinner, go to the movies, watch TV, sit outside, play with the kids, watch the sunset, or … well, that either. Years ago, Sandra had painful […]

We were filling supplements for the week, and I was hunched over moaning. I glared at the clouds building out the window. It was all their fault...

If you develop headaches before a big storm or when flying, these headaches might be due to barometric pressure. Although they're caused by a dramatic change in the air pressure around you, you can treat a barometric pressure headache like...

Ever wondered why barometric pressure from rapid changes in weather or a rainy day aggravates arthritis or a pre-existing injury?

Barometric pressure headaches are induced by drops in atmospheric barometric pressure, which are often accompanied by increased humidity and precipitation.

The duration of a migraine episode can vary widely from person to person and from one episode to the next. In general, migraine headaches can last from a few hours to several days.