Could high blood pressure be quietly adding pressure to your migraine brain?

In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores how blood pressure, circulation, and nervous system stress may play a hidden role in migraine attacks. You’ll learn why migraines may not be just a “head problem,” but a signal that your whole body needs deeper support.

You’ll discover:

💡 How high blood pressure may affect migraine-related systems, even without obvious symptoms

💡 Why circulation and nervous system imbalance can make migraines more frequent or intense

💡 Practical steps to support healthier blood pressure and a calmer migraine threshold

This episode helps you look beyond the pain and understand what your body may be trying to tell you.

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References:

• Arterial Hypertension in the Chronic Evolution of Migraine: Bystander or Risk Factor? (Mazzacane et al., 2024): This review explains how hypertension may share biological pathways with migraine and may contribute to the transition from episodic to chronic migraine. Read more here.
• Prevalent Migraine as a Predictor of Incident Hypertension (Entonen et al., 2022): This population-based study found that migraine may predict later development of hypertension in working-age adults. Read more here.
• Migraines and Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms and Methodological Considerations (Kurth et al., 2023): This review discusses the complex relationship between migraine and cardiovascular disease, including shared vascular mechanisms and challenges in assessing risk. Read more here.
• Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertension: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications (Bruno et al., 2021): The original “De Ciuceis/Porteri, Journal of Hypertension” citation did not match clearly. This verified alternative explains how endothelial dysfunction contributes to hypertension and cardiovascular risk. Read more here.
• CGRP as the Target of New Migraine Therapies (Edvinsson et al., 2018): The title you gave did not match The Lancet Neurology exactly. This verified review explains how CGRP became a major migraine treatment target. Read more here.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.

For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.

We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.