Overview

• A TikTok trend promoting a large Coke and fries as a migraine remedy has garnered millions of views and widespread user testimonials.
• Medical experts explain that the caffeine, sugar, salt, and carbonation in the meal may temporarily relieve migraine symptoms by addressing blood vessel dilation and electrolyte imbalances.
• Neurologists caution that while the hack may work for some, frequent consumption of high-sugar and high-salt fast food poses health risks and may worsen migraines for others.
• The trend highlights self-medication behaviors during the prodrome phase of migraines, when cravings for salt and caffeine may signal attempts to rebalance the body's neurobiology.
• Despite its popularity, the 'McMigraine' hack remains anecdotal and lacks clinical validation, with responses varying widely among individuals.