Reviewed by Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist (DDS)
As summer gives way to fall in Burlington, the weather starts doing something migraine brains find especially hard to handle, the weather changing quickly and unpredictably. Cooling temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and the barometric pressure swings that come with fall storm systems rolling off Lake Ontario are among the most commonly reported migraine triggers, and September through November tends to bring plenty of all three.
Researchers believe rapid barometric pressure changes affect the pressure inside the sinuses and inner ear, which may in turn activate the trigeminal nerve pathways involved in migraine headaches. The migraine brain is thought to have difficulty adapting smoothly to sudden environmental shifts, whether that’s pressure, temperature, or light, so a system already close to its threshold can tip into a full attack when a cold front moves through.
Fall Migraine Triggers to Watch For
● Barometric pressure drops before storms
● Rapid temperature swings between day and night
● Shorter daylight hours affecting sleep and mood
● Seasonal allergies adding sinus pressure
● Shifting routines as fall schedules ramp up
You can’t control the forecast, but tracking your headache diary against local weather patterns can help you anticipate rough days and plan accordingly.
Many patients on a regular 12-week treatment schedule find fall’s unpredictable weather far more manageable.
Contact our dental office Burlington ON to get ahead of the season.
To book a consultation, call Nabeta Dentistry at (905) 639-6701 or request an appointment online at NabetaDentistry.com/appointment-request. Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist, assesses jaw pain and TMD, including headache related to TMD. Treatment for migraine is offered only for migraine diagnosed by a physician, alongside the patient’s physician.