Dr. Yelena Ovchinnikova, a neurologist, points out that headaches may affect some people during magnetic storms as a result of changes in blood vessel tension.
She explains: “Each person has their own sensitivity and autonomic nervous system. The effects of magnetic fields on humans have not been fully studied, but it has been proven that there is a disruption in the coordination between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The body senses the change in the magnetic field as a stress factor, which changes the tension of the blood vessels, and therefore some people get headaches.”
According to her, some people compensate for these processes on their own. If blood pressure doesn't rise and the headache is mild, it's fine to take a pill.
She says: "But it is important to understand the severity of the headache. On a scale of 0 to 10, if the pain reaches 5, then a pill should be taken. But if severe or unusual pain occurs, or the temperature rises, or photophobia appears, then it is best in this case to consult a doctor."
