Is Stress a Migraine Trigger?

There is some controversy as to whether stress is an actual trigger. The International Headache Society has moved it from their list of triggers to their list of exacerbating factors on the premise that it doesn't by itself trigger Migraines but it does make us more susceptible to our triggers.

Does it really matter if stress is a Migraine trigger or an exacerbating factor? How we look at it could make a difference...

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Comments

[No Migraines]

I agree with most of what was said. I personally don't believe "stress" is a trigger. It will often mask other triggers because when we're stressed, we often change our routine or make compromises - be it in diet, posture, amount of time in front of a computer (eye strain) etc etc... I believe it's these are the true triggers.