Eli5: Why is caffeine often recommended for headache relief?

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Eli5: Why is caffeine often recommended for headache relief?

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It also increases the rate of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production, which in certain circumstances (post-dural puncture headache, dehydration…) can improve a headache. Low CSF (the fluid that cushions your brain) can cause tugging on the meninges, thus causing pain.

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