HCG, fast weight loss and migraines

silkandsand · 10-18-2010, 08:51 AM

I've lost 8 lbs in 5 days and I have had a migraine for 3 of those days and headaches on the others. I didn't lose this fast in my 1st round so only had a bit of a headache the first few days.

Has anyone else had migraines during protocol and is there something I can do to fix it? Such as a vitamin supplement? I am taking 300 mg potassium and sublingual B12 every day along with aspirin and Excedrin Migraine.

paulabob · 10-19-2010, 09:01 AM

My migraines are triggered by certain foods and at certain times of the month. I suspect the weight loss is really upsetting your hormonal balance. I've had some wicked TOMs with all this weight loss.

I don't have any advice other than making sure your food choices are trigger free. Hope you are better soon!

silkandsand · 10-19-2010, 10:18 AM

Thanks. I don't have a migraine but my head still hurts.

mistydisa · 10-19-2010, 10:23 AM

Are you having caffeine withdrawals, maybe? And, as a frequent headache (not migraine, but tension headaches) sufferer myself, I have had times where I've taken so many pain relievers (Excedrin) that they stop losing their effect and in fact, I end up with what they call a "rebound headache". The only way to really get rid of one of those is just to wait it out. I'm so sorry, and I hope you feel better soon!

silkandsand · 10-19-2010, 06:15 PM

Thanks. It's not caffeine withdrawal because I am still drinking coffee. I think tension headache is what I have now that the migraine went away. I'll balance out...it just hurts!

julieboolie · 10-19-2010, 06:38 PM

I'm a fan of ibuprofen for tension headaches. Drink plenty of water and get some rest. I had a bad headache this weekend (which is really rare for me). Ibu and water and I was better in an hour. Hopefully it'll be gone in the morning.

mistydisa · 10-19-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mistydisa

Are you having caffeine withdrawals, maybe? And, as a frequent headache (not migraine, but tension headaches) sufferer myself, I have had times where I've taken so many pain relievers (Excedrin) that they stop losing their effect and in fact, I end up with what they call a "rebound headache". The only way to really get rid of one of those is just to wait it out. I'm so sorry, and I hope you feel better soon!

Blah, I meant they START losing their effect, not stop losing it. Sheesh. I can't wait to get my brain back someday.

10-18-2010, 08:51 AM	#1
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,946 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 155/163/135 WOE: PB&J	HCG, fast weight loss and migraines I've lost 8 lbs in 5 days and I have had a migraine for 3 of those days and headaches on the others. I didn't lose this fast in my 1st round so only had a bit of a headache the first few days. Has anyone else had migraines during protocol and is there something I can do to fix it? Such as a vitamin supplement? I am taking 300 mg potassium and sublingual B12 every day along with aspirin and Excedrin Migraine. Last edited by silkandsand; 10-18-2010 at 08:52 AM..

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10-19-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
paulabob Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,545 Gallery: paulabob Stats: 204/124.6/110 49%/27.4%/20% 5'2" WOE: Atkins/hHcg/Optimal whatever works Start Date: restart March '10	My migraines are triggered by certain foods and at certain times of the month. I suspect the weight loss is really upsetting your hormonal balance. I've had some wicked TOMs with all this weight loss. I don't have any advice other than making sure your food choices are trigger free. Hope you are better soon!

10-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,946 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 155/163/135 WOE: PB&J	Thanks. I don't have a migraine but my head still hurts.

10-19-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
mistydisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 479 Gallery: mistydisa Stats: 224/199/150 WOE: Hhcg Start Date: Sept. 30, 2010	Are you having caffeine withdrawals, maybe? And, as a frequent headache (not migraine, but tension headaches) sufferer myself, I have had times where I've taken so many pain relievers (Excedrin) that they stop losing their effect and in fact, I end up with what they call a "rebound headache". The only way to really get rid of one of those is just to wait it out. I'm so sorry, and I hope you feel better soon!

10-19-2010, 06:15 PM	#5
silkandsand Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,946 Gallery: silkandsand Stats: 155/163/135 WOE: PB&J	Thanks. It's not caffeine withdrawal because I am still drinking coffee. I think tension headache is what I have now that the migraine went away. I'll balance out...it just hurts!

10-19-2010, 06:38 PM	#6
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	I'm a fan of ibuprofen for tension headaches. Drink plenty of water and get some rest. I had a bad headache this weekend (which is really rare for me). Ibu and water and I was better in an hour. Hopefully it'll be gone in the morning.