Why Do I Get a Throbbing Migraine After Spending Time in Bright Sunlight?
1. Introduction A throbbing migraine after sunlight exposure is a neurologically mediated response tied to photophobia, where bright light overstimulates the retinal pathways connected to the trigeminal nerve. This intense sensory overload triggers the release of inflammatory neuropeptides that dilate the cranial blood vessels, producing the characteristic, severe throbbing pain localized on one side of … Read more