Yes, migraines are more common in people with MS than in the general population. Research shows that about 24 percent of people with MS experience migraines, which is higher than average.
Overall, between 50 to 60 percent of people with MS experience headaches of various types. Many MyMSTeam members report dealing with Show Full Answer
Yes, migraines are more common in people with MS than in the general population. Research shows that about 24 percent of people with MS experience migraines, which is higher than average.
Overall, between 50 to 60 percent of people with MS experience headaches of various types. Many MyMSTeam members report dealing with frequent headaches and migraines as part of their MS journey.
Migraines in MS typically cause intense, throbbing pain on one side of the head that can last hours or even days. They're often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
The connection between MS and migraines may be related to inflammation and demyelination in the brain. Some research suggests that migraine might even be an early symptom of MS in some cases.
Common triggers for both MS symptoms and migraines include stress, fatigue, poor sleep, dehydration, weather changes, and certain foods or drinks. Some MS medications, particularly interferon-beta treatments, can also increase headache frequency or severity.
April 9
I had migraines but never took any meds for them. Once I went through menopause, they stopped.
April 10
I have migraine and I am on 5 different meds for them. 1 preventive, 2 different one for when i have them, botox and just started another injection 1 time per month for them. My daughter gives me this cuz I can't do it.
April 9
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