To minimize your migraine risk when weather conditions are bad for you, try to avoid any other triggers you have identified. For some of us, travel to a high altitude is accompanied by migraine headache. That's because there's less oxygen in the air and blood vessels expand to carry as much oxygen through the body as possible. When blood vessels in the brain expand, a headache is likely. Ask your doctor about other preventive measures.
Stress is a major cause of both migraine and tension-type headache.
Fortunately, it's a factor that we can often learn to control. Use a headache diary to record stressors. You can seek counseling and learn how to deal with the stress in your life. Keep sunglasses handy when you're out in bright sunlight. With the excitement and anticipation of the approaching holidays, we extend to you our warmest wishes and offer you some tips to help you avoid holiday headaches.