chronic daily headache and migraine?

nspeedracer · 10-03-2012, 03:11 PM

Anyone here cure this with gf diet? My lab says I'm IMGa deficient so that's immune ...
Any advice?
Natalie

Star73 · 10-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Yes, my headaches and migraine headaches got much better after going G-free!

nspeedracer · 10-03-2012, 05:38 PM

I have had a constant headache for two years now. I have been on so many meds I can't even list. I can't lose weight because of the meds, I'm in pain and uncomfortable. I also have constant lower back muscle pain too ... Fatigue, insomnia, potty problems....
I tried vegan but it didn't help, I've done low carb but probably not for long enough and the lc foods have gluten anyhow.

Star73 · 10-04-2012, 04:51 AM

Try to go G-free. I suggest you go to celiac.com and celiac.org for a list of foods and condiments,etc that contain gluten. There is also a "safe" list. It's a good way to get started. It won't hurt you at all to go gluten free. I suggest you also try to go dairy free. Just eat clean, meats and veggies and see how you feel. Give it a few weeks.

becky7474 · 10-04-2012, 06:40 AM

Get rid of all gluten. I just had a friend completely cured of her daily headaches going gluten free.

nspeedracer · 10-04-2012, 12:13 PM

I went vegan before and it didn't help, do I really have to take out dairy ? I don't use regular milk, I can get coconut cream for coffee but I love cheese.....

becky7474 · 10-04-2012, 12:16 PM

There is no gluten in dairy, eat away....

Star73 · 10-05-2012, 04:51 AM

most people who have problems with gluten are also lactose intolerant. Dairy can be just as inflammatory as gluten. Just try one thing at a time though so you won't be so overwhelmed. Cut out gluten and see if that helps first.

dewdrop_mealine · 10-08-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Star73

Yes, my headaches and migraine headaches got much better after going G-free!

I'm glad I saw this. I've been gluten (wheat) free for several months. It's helped so much with other things. I hadn't thought about my ophthalmic migraines but I haven't had one.

They aren't painful but my vision just starts pixelating and then goes away. I have to lie down and rest my eyes just to see.

Yep, I'm thinking it's the wheat.

Star73 · 10-08-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dewdrop_mealine

I'm glad I saw this. I've been gluten (wheat) free for several months. It's helped so much with other things. I hadn't thought about my ophthalmic migraines but I haven't had one.

They aren't painful but my vision just starts pixelating and then goes away. I have to lie down and rest my eyes just to see.

Yep, I'm thinking it's the wheat.

That's great ! Wheat is so inflammatory for most people

Gretchen Grainfree · 10-31-2012, 07:49 AM

I ditched the wheat (and other grains later) and said goodbye to chronic headaches and migraines that I have struggled with since I was about 15 (I'm 43 now.) I would take handfuls of ibuprofen several times a week to try to get rid of headaches that would typically last 3 days at a time. Also severe chronic joint pain. Start eating real, whole foods, ditch the grains, and you might be amazed... I was! And read Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, the book changed my life!

Star73 · 10-31-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gretchen Grainfree

I ditched the wheat (and other grains later) and said goodbye to chronic headaches and migraines that I have struggled with since I was about 15 (I'm 43 now.) I would take handfuls of ibuprofen several times a week to try to get rid of headaches that would typically last 3 days at a time. Also severe chronic joint pain. Start eating real, whole foods, ditch the grains, and you might be amazed... I was! And read Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, the book changed my life!

I probably need to ditch ALL grains too. I was actually diagnosed with RA even though my labs never actually showed it. I had visible joint swelling and also pain. I've been wondering if I even have RA since about 70% of the pain and 100% of the swelling is gone since going gluten free. Especially with you saying you had severe chronic joint pain before going completely grain free. Very interesting! I love Wheat Belly too! I wish more doctors would read it.

saltnpepper · 03-12-2013, 04:46 AM

Great thread. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. For me gluten is tired to all headaches, even migraines.

Stop the gluten and you maybe surprised. Good luck.

E.W. · 03-13-2013, 11:46 AM

Girls I thought this might liven up the discusion !!

Sex cures migraines as well as medicine: study - NY Daily News

saltnpepper · 03-14-2013, 04:25 AM

tttmom · 03-23-2013, 08:30 AM

I started out ditching gluten, then ended up ditching ALL grains, and dairy, and it has totally changed my life within weeks. No more chronic pain and random gallbladder attacks! Previous poster was right when they said alot of people are intolerant to dairy also, but if you're not into ditching all those things at once, just start with grains and go from there. You may find later that you need to ditch dairy too, but you'll know by how you feel. And YES... read Dr. Davis' book Wheat Belly. It's changing lots of lives, and it was the deciding factor that got me to ditch the grains. Good luck, please let us know how it's going

10-03-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
nspeedracer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 258 Gallery: nspeedracer Stats: 149/139/115 5'3''0	chronic daily headache and migraine? Anyone here cure this with gf diet? My lab says I'm IMGa deficient so that's immune ... Any advice? Natalie

03-23-2013, 08:30 AM	#16
tttmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out west Posts: 724 Gallery: tttmom Stats: 183.6/161.4/125 5'3", 37 yrs WOE: paleo/primal Start Date: 2/11/13	I started out ditching gluten, then ended up ditching ALL grains, and dairy, and it has totally changed my life within weeks. No more chronic pain and random gallbladder attacks! Previous poster was right when they said alot of people are intolerant to dairy also, but if you're not into ditching all those things at once, just start with grains and go from there. You may find later that you need to ditch dairy too, but you'll know by how you feel. And YES... read Dr. Davis' book Wheat Belly. It's changing lots of lives, and it was the deciding factor that got me to ditch the grains. Good luck, please let us know how it's going __________________ ~Vicki~ ____________ **NO SUGARNO DAIRYNO GRAINSNO BEANS***

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10-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	Yes, my headaches and migraine headaches got much better after going G-free!

10-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
nspeedracer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 258 Gallery: nspeedracer Stats: 149/139/115 5'3''0	I have had a constant headache for two years now. I have been on so many meds I can't even list. I can't lose weight because of the meds, I'm in pain and uncomfortable. I also have constant lower back muscle pain too ... Fatigue, insomnia, potty problems.... I tried vegan but it didn't help, I've done low carb but probably not for long enough and the lc foods have gluten anyhow.

10-04-2012, 04:51 AM	#4
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	Try to go G-free. I suggest you go to celiac.com and celiac.org for a list of foods and condiments,etc that contain gluten. There is also a "safe" list. It's a good way to get started. It won't hurt you at all to go gluten free. I suggest you also try to go dairy free. Just eat clean, meats and veggies and see how you feel. Give it a few weeks.

10-04-2012, 06:40 AM	#5
becky7474 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Panama Posts: 154 Gallery: becky7474 Stats: 284.5/200/170 WOE: IF, Atkins '72 Start Date: Jan. 2012	Get rid of all gluten. I just had a friend completely cured of her daily headaches going gluten free.

10-04-2012, 12:13 PM	#6
nspeedracer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 258 Gallery: nspeedracer Stats: 149/139/115 5'3''0	I went vegan before and it didn't help, do I really have to take out dairy ? I don't use regular milk, I can get coconut cream for coffee but I love cheese.....

10-04-2012, 12:16 PM	#7
becky7474 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Panama Posts: 154 Gallery: becky7474 Stats: 284.5/200/170 WOE: IF, Atkins '72 Start Date: Jan. 2012	There is no gluten in dairy, eat away....

10-05-2012, 04:51 AM	#8
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	most people who have problems with gluten are also lactose intolerant. Dairy can be just as inflammatory as gluten. Just try one thing at a time though so you won't be so overwhelmed. Cut out gluten and see if that helps first.

10-31-2012, 07:49 AM	#11
Gretchen Grainfree Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 7 Gallery: Gretchen Grainfree WOE: Wheat Belly (Grain Free, Sugar Free, Low Carb) Start Date: March 2012	I ditched the wheat (and other grains later) and said goodbye to chronic headaches and migraines that I have struggled with since I was about 15 (I'm 43 now.) I would take handfuls of ibuprofen several times a week to try to get rid of headaches that would typically last 3 days at a time. Also severe chronic joint pain. Start eating real, whole foods, ditch the grains, and you might be amazed... I was! And read Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, the book changed my life!

03-12-2013, 04:46 AM	#13
saltnpepper Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: deep in the heat Posts: 614 Gallery: saltnpepper Stats: 117/104/103 5' Start Date: long ago restart 06/11	Great thread. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. For me gluten is tired to all headaches, even migraines. Stop the gluten and you maybe surprised. Good luck.

03-13-2013, 11:46 AM	#14
E.W. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tyrone Georgia U.S.A. Posts: 963 Gallery: E.W. Stats: 319/313/ a lot less WOE: fast5 Start Date: restart 4/10/13	Girls I thought this might liven up the discusion !! Sex cures migraines as well as medicine: study - NY Daily News

03-14-2013, 04:25 AM	#15
saltnpepper Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: deep in the heat Posts: 614 Gallery: saltnpepper Stats: 117/104/103 5' Start Date: long ago restart 06/11