barometric pressure

3 November 2017

The “Migraine Barometer” is back…

Long time visitors of this website might be aware of the very popular but sometimes hard to get migraine barometer. In this case, playing hard to get is not a good thing, but we’re hoping that we have a better supply line now.

The Migraine Barometer - 2017 I’ll point you below to the ample information that is already available regarding this barometer, but here’s the short story for newbies.

The barometer is actually a super-accurate electronic barometer designed for marine use. This is not your cheap store bought brand.

The barometer allows you to track changes in pressure, so that you can a) see what type of weather affects your migraine attacks and b) possibly take early preventative action to avoid or lessen the attack.

For more information, check out:

7 August 2017

Earplugs for Weather Migraine?

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Last year Cirrus Healthcare released a new type of drug-free migraine treatment. Building on their experience with products related to barometric pressure, Cirrus is promoting earplugs to fight weather-related migraine.

The earplugs, made from “soft, hypoallergenic, latex-free silicone”, are designed to help regulate the pressure in your ears. They’re actually similar to their popular “Earplanes” (made for both adults and children), which help travellers avoid ear pain during airplane flights.

This product, called MigraineX, is designed to be worn usually for 2-4 hours when there are significant changes in barometric pressure. These are actually specially-designed earplugs, which means they will block a certain amount of noise as well (though not as much as some other plugs). This could be an additional selling point, depending on your situation. But for most people, if they can avoid the pitfalls of weather changes, and lower the volume in the environment, all the better.

The manufacturer does refer to a very positive study that was done with their product, although I was unable to find the details. But you will see that there are a lot of positive reviews (although, like any migraine treatment, they by no means work for everyone).

Have you tried MigraineX, or Earplanes? What was your experience like?

23 March 2015

Now You can Fight Weather related Migraine with the Migraine Barometer

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Yes – great news! The Migraine Barometer is back!

If you’ve followed this site for the past few years, you know that we have had frequent supply problems with the Migraine Barometer, and it’s been unavailable for months at a time. But for the time being it is available again, and you can order it here.

After many years of research, hearing your stories, and – personal experience – I know that changes in the weather trigger migraine attacks in many people. Sometimes severe, difficult to treat, attacks.

One tool that we’ve used to identify and fight migraine attacks that tend to come with barometric pressure changes is to track those changes with this electronic barometer.

You can read more about why this barometer is unique right here, but in summary it actually charts changes in pressure, so that you can see how fast the weather is changing. This will help you identify what is triggering your weather-related attacks.

The barometer can even be set to sound an alarm if the weather is changing too quickly, so that you can take preventative measures and stop the migraine attack before it starts.

Thanks to those who have taken the time to email to let me know how much the barometer has helped them. I’m glad to be able to offer it again.

Again, read more about the Migraine Barometer here, and you can find the order page here.

22 June 2011

Weather Related Migraine Attacks? The Migraine Barometer is (temporarily) back!

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Those of you who have been waiting will be glad to hear that the Migraine Barometer is back in stock! If you are dealing with weather or barometric pressure headaches, this is a great tool to consider investing in. Here’s some more information, if you want to investigate:

Background on the Barometric Pressure Headache – why we hate them
The Migraine Barometer – why we love it
An example of how some people use it

A little background – the manufacturer has had trouble keeping the barometer in stock, which is why it’s only available temporarily and hasn’t been available since last year. We’re doing our best to get a more reliable supply, but at the moment things are out of our hands.

However, it’s here – at least for a little while – and the order page is back up! I will try to keep it up as long as they’re still in stock.

21 May 2009

Finally – The Migraine Barometer Returns!

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It’s not just returning – it’s better than ever!

You can read all about it right here, and you can read about a typical use of the barometer here.

I really liked the old version of this barometer, and used it for years. But the new one is even better.

First, it has the classic and most important feature – you can see barometric pressure changes over time at a glance. This allows you to see sudden rises and drops in pressure, which can indicate a coming migraine attack in many people.

But we do know that other weather changes can impact migraine – things like temperature and humidity. Unlike the old version, the new barometer shows at a glance the current temperature and humidity. It’s much more flexible, and you can set personalized alarms and buzzers and timers and memory – anyway, check out all the details here.

I set an introductory price that I hope to keep over the summer if I can before raising it to the normal price in the fall.

However, for pre-orders on or before June 1st, I’ve taken another 5% off of that and even discounted the shipping. I know many of you have waited a long time for these, so I want to give you the opportunity to get your barometer as quickly as possible.

Thanks to those who have already ordered! Enjoy your new barometer. I hope it takes you one step closer to total health.