Does daylight saving time trigger migraines?

Daylight saving time (DST) may trigger migraines indirectly, mainly because the time change can disrupt your sleep schedule. A one-hour shift can change when you sleep and wake, and irregular sleep is a recognized migraine trigger. However, research does not establish DST itself as a direct cause of migraine.

This is especially important because migraine and sleep problems often occur together. The American Migraine Foundation recommends keeping a consistent sleep schedule and getting enough sleep as part of migraine management.

If you notice migraines around the spring or fall time change, try keeping your bedtime and wake-up time as consistent as possible and track your sleep alongside your migraine days.

For comfort during a migraine, Soothie Hoodie can be a complementary wellness option. Its hot/cold gel packs and gentle pressure may provide a soothing sensation around the head and upper neck.

Sources

American Migraine Foundation — Migraine and Sleep
https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/migraine-and-sleep/

Sleep and Migraine: New Insights Into the Relationship — Neurology
https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000006551

Note: The research supports the relationship between sleep disruption and migraine; it does not establish that the daylight-saving-time change itself directly causes migraine.