Headache On The Right When Fasting, Here's How To Overcome And The Cause Factors

Illustration of how to deal with migraines or right-hand headaches during fasting (Freepik/stefamerpic)

YOGYAKARTA During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast. Because they do not eat and drink from dawn to sunset, it is not surprising that the body needs adaptation. Including when experiencing right headaches or migraines during fasting, it can be caused by several factors.

The causes of migraines during fasting include skipping meals that affect blood sugar, dehydration, stopping caffeine, and changing routines. Research reported by The Migrain Trust, Monday, April 1, some people feel migraines get worse during fasting. If you have migraines, here are some tips for overcoming migraines while fasting.

Taking medication during fasting hours is considered to cancel fasting. If you take oral medicine to treat migraines, you should consult a doctor first. You can drink after breaking the fast or before the dawn ends. If you consult a doctor, you may be told how safe it is to keep fasting along with migraine treatment.

There are several types of drugs that treat migraines during fasting. Like the triptan you drink when the attack comes. Well, there are also spraying trytans. It anticipates migraine attacks during fasting hours and does not break your fast until breaking the fast.

If you don't want to take drugs, either oral or spray, there are a wide selection of non-drugs that can help you deal with migraines. These include acupunctures, hot and cold compresses, and special devices that you put on your head. You can ask your doctor for advice on your non-drug treatment options for migraines or find out more about them here. You should also tell your doctor if you plan to stop taking drugs to make sure it's safe for you to do so.

Many people who regularly consume caffeine and if they suddenly stop they can trigger migraine attacks. If you are used to drinking a lot of tea, coffee, and/or Coca-Cola, reducing intake during Ramadan can worsen your migraines.

There are several ways that can help you avoid this. The first is to slowly stop caffeine consumption or reduce its intake ahead of Ramadan. Reducing caffeine intake little by little less likely to trigger migraine attacks than sudden reduction in caffeine consumption. If this doesn't allow it, consuming caffeine before starting daily fasting can help but make sure you also drink a lot of water.

It's hard to avoid dehydration while fasting all day. So if you have migraines, make sure to drink lots of water at night after breaking the fast and when you wake up before dawn. Try to avoid drinking very sweet drinks because it can make you more dehydrated.

Spending meals tends to trigger migraines. When fasting, make sure you eat a meal that is filling when breaking the fast and suhoor time. Foods that make you full last, including fatless meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and beans. In addition, red rice and oats as a source of healthy carbohydrates.

In addition to filling food consumption, avoid too much processed food that is high in sugar. Because when fasting blood sugar will drop drastically and can cause migraine attacks.

Ramadan may change your sleep routine significantly. For example, you wake up earlier than usual for sahur. This change can trigger migraine attacks. To help avoid recurring migraines during Ramadan fasting, help your body adjust. Sleep and wake up at the same time every day during Ramadan can also help you prevent migraine attacks.

That's the fifth way to deal with migraines during Ramadan fasting. If you have done prevention, but migraines are still felt and annoying, go to the doctor immediately.