Question on headaches

Shaylo · 07-07-2008, 08:30 AM

I know that it has been discussed about having headaches during induction, but does anyone get them on a regular basis after induction? I have been doing the LC for about 6 weeks now and for the last 4 days I have had headaches every day. Nothing new with the weather, haven't added any new foods. I was just wondering if anyone else gets these?

Gladsome · 07-07-2008, 08:33 AM

Did you have headaches prior to LC?

Shaylo · 07-07-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gladsome

Did you have headaches prior to LC?

I did but it was because I was low in Iron from being anemic for so long without knowing it.

I have been taking super strong Iron for almost a year now and since surgery (hysterectomy in Oct.) I haven't had any problems at all with headaches.

franciejones · 07-07-2008, 08:41 AM

I would strongly suspect dehydration and/or not enough calories.

Katie914 · 07-07-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by franciejones

I would strongly suspect dehydration and/or not enough calories.

I agree. I never get headaches since starting this WOE and getting into ketosis.

Try drinking more water. And then drink some more.

Shaylo · 07-07-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie914

I agree. I never get headaches since starting this WOE and getting into ketosis.

Try drinking more water. And then drink some more.

Oh I know it isn't a water thing. I drink about 120 liters per day. I will look at the calories though. That might be it. I am going to start a journal tomorrow if I have another one. 5 days is just too long.

Katie914 · 07-07-2008, 08:51 AM

Good idea. I have a food/drink journal too. TRACK EVERYTHING!!!! Even what u drink.

KUTGW!!!

Katie914 · 07-07-2008, 08:53 AM

BTW: track things like meds too, if ur on any. and when u ex, how (outdoors, etc.) maybe ur body is reacting to its environment while undergoing this dramatic dietary change.

keep us posted!

Shaylo · 07-07-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie914

BTW: track things like meds too, if ur on any. and when u ex, how (outdoors, etc.) maybe ur body is reacting to its environment while undergoing this dramatic dietary change.

keep us posted!

I will do that tomorrow if I have another one. I really haven't made any changes though. Nothing that I can think of. The only medicine I take is the Iron and I have been taking that for a while now. It will probably end up being something simple that I am overlooking.

Thanks for all the ideas though.

Katie914 · 07-07-2008, 09:04 AM

Iron a pretty powerful supplement...from the limited amount that I understand. How long have you been taking it?

Sandi76 · 07-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Hmmm maybe nitrates from bacon and other foods? I know they can cause headaches.

Prozak · 07-07-2008, 09:22 AM

120 liters a day! Is that a typo?

if not, that could be your problem right there...

skg · 07-07-2008, 09:55 AM

Last week I had a headache the whole 7 days, I used to get migraines a lot, even my meds wouldn't help. Don't know what it was but it finally just went away.

b_lou_who · 07-07-2008, 10:01 AM

You could be burning off some nasty fat soluble toxins that were stored. Flush with lots of water. This has happened to me and my family more than once.

Also, if a plant that affects you is producing an allergen right now could just be airborne.

HezzieLee · 07-07-2008, 11:29 AM

What's the location of the headache?
I get them in the back of my neck and for a long time couldn't figure out why. turns of the new pillow I bought was thicker than my old one. never had trouble after that.

high blood pressure or anything like that a problem? chiropractic? new exercise regime? anything that could kink or strain a muscle or puts your spine "off" can cause a headache.

somethingblue2u · 07-07-2008, 12:52 PM

I also get headaches all the time. On the 4th I had a headache and i took 2 vicodin and they did nothing but upset my stomach, didn't dull the pain at all. It feels like there is a vice squeezing the front of my brain. I only get headaches in the front part, temple to temple. Any advice on these headaches.

Shaylo · 07-08-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Prozak

120 liters a day! Is that a typo?

if not, that could be your problem right there...

Oh gosh yes that was a typo. lol I meant ounces. I drink about 4 liters. lol

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-08-2008, 10:12 AM

when I start getting regular headaches, I know its time to get a new pillow!
sounds wierd but this always does the trick for me...

Shaylo · 07-08-2008, 10:13 AM

I think I found out what the problem is. They are tearing down one two old housing buildings that are right across the small patch of woods separating us from them. My neighbor said she has been getting them too. This morning my son woke up with one. I am wondering if there is something over there that is some pretty bad stuff....

skg · 07-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Goodness, I would hate to think what is in that house to be giving so many people headahces. Glad you found out what the problem was.

07-07-2008, 08:30 AM	#1
Shaylo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Currently in Germany but moving to Florida in September Posts: 44 Gallery: Shaylo Stats: 154/139/130 WOE: Adkins Start Date: June 3, 2008	Question on headaches I know that it has been discussed about having headaches during induction, but does anyone get them on a regular basis after induction? I have been doing the LC for about 6 weeks now and for the last 4 days I have had headaches every day. Nothing new with the weather, haven't added any new foods. I was just wondering if anyone else gets these?

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07-07-2008, 08:33 AM	#2
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 380 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Did you have headaches prior to LC?

07-07-2008, 08:41 AM	#4
franciejones Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 123 Gallery: franciejones Stats: 194/180/130 WOE: Atkins induction Start Date: started many times...official start is 7-5-08	I would strongly suspect dehydration and/or not enough calories.

07-07-2008, 08:51 AM	#7
Katie914 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 533 Gallery: Katie914 Stats: 155/135 WOE: Stillman's QWL Start Date: 08/31/08	Good idea. I have a food/drink journal too. TRACK EVERYTHING!!!! Even what u drink. KUTGW!!!

07-07-2008, 08:53 AM	#8
Katie914 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 533 Gallery: Katie914 Stats: 155/135 WOE: Stillman's QWL Start Date: 08/31/08	BTW: track things like meds too, if ur on any. and when u ex, how (outdoors, etc.) maybe ur body is reacting to its environment while undergoing this dramatic dietary change. keep us posted!

07-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#10
Katie914 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 533 Gallery: Katie914 Stats: 155/135 WOE: Stillman's QWL Start Date: 08/31/08	Iron a pretty powerful supplement...from the limited amount that I understand. How long have you been taking it?

07-07-2008, 09:13 AM	#11
Sandi76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 628 Gallery: Sandi76 Stats: 230/215/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 15th 2008	Hmmm maybe nitrates from bacon and other foods? I know they can cause headaches.

07-07-2008, 09:22 AM	#12
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 2,301 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/167/130 WOE: Hi Fat VLCarb, Grain Free (Dairy/Yeast free 4 now) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept off almost 3 years - Restart 03/18/08	120 liters a day! Is that a typo? if not, that could be your problem right there...

07-07-2008, 09:55 AM	#13
skg Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quakertown, PA Posts: 507 Gallery: skg Stats: 220/182/140 WOE: Low carbing Start Date: March 31, 2008	Last week I had a headache the whole 7 days, I used to get migraines a lot, even my meds wouldn't help. Don't know what it was but it finally just went away.

07-07-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
b_lou_who Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 419 Gallery: b_lou_who Stats: 199.6/156.6/140s by year-end WOE: Atkins...and Simeons (hcg)	You could be burning off some nasty fat soluble toxins that were stored. Flush with lots of water. This has happened to me and my family more than once. Also, if a plant that affects you is producing an allergen right now could just be airborne.

07-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#15
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 569 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/170/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: March 2008	What's the location of the headache? I get them in the back of my neck and for a long time couldn't figure out why. turns of the new pillow I bought was thicker than my old one. never had trouble after that. high blood pressure or anything like that a problem? chiropractic? new exercise regime? anything that could kink or strain a muscle or puts your spine "off" can cause a headache.

07-07-2008, 12:52 PM	#16
somethingblue2u MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,445 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/175/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	I also get headaches all the time. On the 4th I had a headache and i took 2 vicodin and they did nothing but upset my stomach, didn't dull the pain at all. It feels like there is a vice squeezing the front of my brain. I only get headaches in the front part, temple to temple. Any advice on these headaches.

07-08-2008, 10:12 AM	#18
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,524 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	when I start getting regular headaches, I know its time to get a new pillow! sounds wierd but this always does the trick for me...

07-08-2008, 10:13 AM	#19
Shaylo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Currently in Germany but moving to Florida in September Posts: 44 Gallery: Shaylo Stats: 154/139/130 WOE: Adkins Start Date: June 3, 2008	I think I found out what the problem is. They are tearing down one two old housing buildings that are right across the small patch of woods separating us from them. My neighbor said she has been getting them too. This morning my son woke up with one. I am wondering if there is something over there that is some pretty bad stuff....

07-08-2008, 11:18 AM	#20
skg Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quakertown, PA Posts: 507 Gallery: skg Stats: 220/182/140 WOE: Low carbing Start Date: March 31, 2008	Goodness, I would hate to think what is in that house to be giving so many people headahces. Glad you found out what the problem was.