Please list your "triggers"...

not to be argumentative here, but I've noticed a number of people list odors as their triggers -- What I've noticed is that my sense of smell typically becomes more acute when a migraine is on its way -- strong smells become highly unpleasant. But I don't think the smells are causing the migraine -- they're just part of the territory of the harsh terrain that is migraine.
That said -- I'm not sure I know what all my triggers are, but lack of sleep, crying, alcohol, low pressure systems (cold fronts, etc.) and pushing myself too hard are certainly among them.

Neck massages :(
Caffeine sometimes (?)
Too little sleep is a major one, too much sleep too.
Prolonged exposure to heat (summer)
Prolonged intense exercise :(
Medications: lortab (and the like), ultram
Too much salt??
Hormones??
Still learning...

For many years I noticed that my migraines seemed to cluster around "that time of the month", although I could have a migraine on any day.

After I was diagnosed with celiac disease and stopped eating gluten (wheat, barley, rye, and all of the modified food starch, soy sauce, etc in which gluten hides), my migraines disappeared almost completely!

Now that I've been gluten free for more than a year, the first symptom that I get when I've been "glutened" (accidently ingested gluten) is a migraine that feels like the top of my head is coming off.

I also have lupus, and am very sensitive to light, particularly sunlight and fluorescent lighting.....sunlight triggers migraines and many other symptoms in me (vertigo, nausea, extreme fatigue, ....).

I usually post in other forums, but I suffer from debilitating migraine's w/ vision loss, paresthesia, paralysis, loss of coordination, slurred speech, etc.

My triggers are:
Chemical smells-especially ammonia
Strong perfume's
Any strong smell really
Processed meats
Artificial sweeteners
Stress
Lack of sleep
Too much caffeine
Hormonal changes (mine have greatly improved since my hysterectomy)
Bad pillows-odd neck positions
Reading for too long
Bright lights
Loud repetitive noises
Loud people

I suffer from what they now call Transformed Migraine ... which means (in layperson's terms; I'm paraphrasing my doc!) that I began (10 yrs ago) having pretty classic migraines, a few times a month, very severe; Now I have almost a daily headache, and I take many rx meds daily to prevent them or at least help control the pain.  My triggers have remained the same, however, pretty much the whole time:

Weather Conditions / Changes:  I'd be interested in anyone else's input on this, because I think I am living in the worst place for this trigger!  We have fronts and changes in pressure constantly in the Chicago area.  I suffer as the seasons change, as precipitation changes ... on and on.  By far my worst migraine trigger.

Nitrates/Other Aged Foods:  For example, I can't eat hot dogs anymore, not even 1!  I also cannot eat Teriyaki or soy-based products, nor can I drink beer or other extremely aged beverages.  Second worst!

Other triggers that are bad but I have an easier time managing them, or I can take them in small doses are:  Direct sunlight / prolonged exposure, Eating a meal after going a long time without eating (small, frequent meals are best), exercise that requires hard exertion, and flashing lights. 

Chocolate, Stress, Citris, Noise, Floursent Lights, Flashing Lights, Nuts, Smells like Perfume and scented candles, Barometric Pressure Changes. Hotdogs and Chinise food anything with msg

Hi All

Strong perfumes

Household cleaning products

Scented candles

The Body Shop and Lush

Stress

Lack of sleep

Take care

Charlied