Question
Is there any relationship between headaches and changes in barometric pressure?
Answer
Several studies suggest that weather changes trigger migraine headaches in some individuals. Study results indicate that some people who have migraines appear to be more sensitive to weather changes, such as changes in weather patterns, temperature, absolute humidity and barometric pressure. The mechanism by which these factors may trigger migraines in these individuals isn't known.
There's no clear evidence of a link between weather changes and other types of headaches.
Last Updated: 03/03/2006