Is it possible for acid reflux to trigger migraine?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your query and understand your concern.

The lump in the throat, postal nasal drip, and small hiatal hernia can be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. This can be treated with a few lifestyle modifications, such as:

1. Do not fill your stomach while having any meal; always leave three to five bolus spaces in the stomach.
2. Have some kind of physical activity after each meal.
3. Take dinner two to three hours before bedtime.
4. Sleep with the head at an elevated position of about 25 to 30 degrees so that the food pipe is elevated than the stomach while sleeping, preventing acid reflux due to the anti-gravity effect.

The headache should be properly evaluated, and if it is a migraine, I would suggest the following:

Consult your specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.

1. Tablet Propranolol (beta blockers) is a medicine used for migraine prevention.

There may be some remote relationship between migraines with reflux symptoms, but migraine has a huge spectrum of different symptoms. But categorically labeling one because of the other is less likely, and these seem to be two issues that should be addressed differently.

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Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The above two conditions can co-exist and be triggered by the same stimulus. Usually, there is no direct relationship between reflux with headache, but as you mentioned, both occur almost always simultaneously in your case, and you feel like one is triggering the other. Another important point is the episodic nature of your symptoms; some days are better, and others are fully symptomatic. In this case, try to figure out stress factors that worsen your case. I would not suggest following a very strict diet if you are losing weight because, at your age, this sort of strict diet limitation is not recommended. Your nutritional status, followed by your immunity, will be more compromised.

Another important point I would like to highlight is your sensitive personality. Sensitive people are more prone to such conditions and worsening of symptoms, especially after some stressful situation. For example, feeling a lump in the throat without difficulty swallowing food is known as Globus hystericus, which is again more common with sensitive people. Therefore, you should avoid unnecessary stress, try to take some medications for migraine prevention, not follow a strict diet compromising your health further, and just give yourself some time to recover.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.