Sugary and loaded soda cola can help migraines in the short-term therapy
There is a viral claim going on social media regarding a large McDonald’s French fries and Coke combination, being dubbed as the “McMigraine meal". According to popular belief, this can help relieve migraine pain. However, experts say while this hack may not work for all, there is definitely some truth behind the idea.
Can Coke help ease migraine pain?
Sugary and loaded cola can help migraines in the short-term therapy due to the high level of caffeine. Experts say the carbonation in Coca-Cola can also settle the stomach for those who mostly feel nauseous.
Many common migraine medicines have some percentage of caffeine, which has a very mixed kind of response to the condition, as it can both help and trigger migraines. And so, doctors say sipping soda will not work for everyone and is not a sure-shot way to treat migraine pain.
Can French fries help relieve migraine pain?
Doctors say one of the biggest reasons for migraine pain is dehydration. Salty French fries from McDonald's are a powerhouse of electrolytes, which can relieve your severe headache. On social media, drinking saltwater is acknowledged to have helped people with their symptoms of migraine. Studies also back it, saying that high-sodium diets are linked to a lower chance of migraine attacks.
However, there is also a strong link between the intake of high-sodium foods and longer migraine headaches. Experts believe that fried and processed foods trigger migraines and make them worse.
What is the truth behind the McMigraine meal?
Doctors say migraines are extremely complex and do not have a single known cause. However, they are believed to be triggered by a combination of various genetic and environmental factors—a few of which include stress, changes in sleep or hormone levels, and certain foods and drinks. Doctors say that ordering and eating the McMigraine meal can be comforting for you if you have a history of migraine, but you must not overdo it, since it can have a completely opposite effect.
Even if the McMigraine meal lowers the symptoms of migraine, regularly eating fast food also causes other health issues like being overweight, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke.
Ways to help reduce symptoms of migraine
While it is still being researched as to what exactly leads to migraines, there are also various medications and lifestyle treatments that exist to help people manage their symptoms.
Doctors say there is no cure for migraines, but a doctor can help you manage the symptoms through taking medications, avoiding migraine triggers, and using alternative migraine remedies. A few common medications that stop migraines include triptans, ditans, gepants, and antiemetic medications.
Medications come in different forms, like:
An injection under your skin (subcutaneous)
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