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August 22
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

The earplugs are called WeatherX

August 31
A MyMigraineTeam Member

That's exactly what I deal with every week in Denver due to the altitude and mountains. I found a phone app called WeatherX you can download and it will alert you an hour before a big change is coming. They also sell special ear plugs you can get on Amazon and you put them in when you get the alert. It seems to help me unless there's a huge unexpected swing in pressure.

August 25
MyMigraineTeam

Great questions! Figuring out if barometric pressure is a migraine trigger takes a bit of detective work, but it's very doable.

The best way to start is by keeping a migraine diary. Each day, jot down:

- When a migraine started
- How severe it was
- Any symptoms like sinus pressure, watery eyes, or postnasal drip
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Great questions! Figuring out if barometric pressure is a migraine trigger takes a bit of detective work, but it's very doable.

The best way to start is by keeping a migraine diary. Each day, jot down:

- When a migraine started
- How severe it was
- Any symptoms like sinus pressure, watery eyes, or postnasal drip
- The weather conditions that day

Over time, patterns may emerge — like migraines showing up before storms or during sudden weather shifts. A MyMigraineTeam member put it perfectly: "I kiddingly refer to myself as a human barometer because it can be a gorgeous day, but if a storm's at least two days away, I'm in agony." To check the barometric pressure on any given day, there are a few easy options:

- Weather apps on your phone (many show barometric pressure in their detailed forecast)
- Websites like Weather.com or Weather Underground
- A physical barometer at home — some members swear by watching it daily

Adding air pressure readings to your migraine diary alongside your symptoms is a smart way to spot a connection. If you notice a consistent link, it's worth discussing with your neurologist or headache specialist, who can help create a plan — including preventive medications if needed.

August 22
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I know every time it's changing because I get a headache. I don't mean to give you a snappy answer - but there you have it. I will look for those earplugs Greg! My ears are killing me today, which is also a side effect.

August 31
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Triggers often take place 24-72 hours before an attack, so as the migraine team said, the key to identifying them is to keep a log so you can look back when you have a migraine. There's a free weather companion on my site, migraine-master.com, and we include the most common weather triggers in our Daily Ritual tracker for this reason.

August 25

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