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I'm not sure if this is really the case physically, but I treat it as if there's a buildup of metabolites in my brain, and that is pretty effective at removing the problem.
My trigger was MSG (monosodium glutamate) but don't take my word for it. strong naturally occurring umamy taste can trigger for me too. you should keep a journal of everything you eat, especially if you can take note of the ingredients. For me 1 or 2 days after consumption triggers it, but staying away MSG helps in my case. MSG sensitivity isn't taken seriously because it only really affect a tiny subset of the popul…
I've had one experience in Indonesia where I had a massive amount of noodles with a massive amount of MSG in it. Soon after consumption of said noodles, I had a migraine attack. I also had a ton of work stress at that point, so I'm not 100% that MSG was the actual trigger for me.
that why it's doesn't affect everyone as everyone metabolises things differently.
2 likely triggers: - excessive polyunsaturated fats in your diet - poorly digested fibers in your intestines Use butter/coconut oil instead of soybean/canola/sunflower oil if that's your case. Avoid PUFA at all cost. Also, cut grain-enriched ('whole') bread and avoid grains in general, i.e., favor mashed potatoes over rice, avoid peanuts etc. Find more here: https://www.google.com.br/search?q=migraine+ray+peat+forum
Along with that I'd like to point out nutritional advice is always an option, but in practice it is so personal that it's best taken with a healthy amount of skepticism.
Drink 1.5 L of water as soon as you wake up before anything else (including bath etc) and always drink water when in sitting position.
Triggers for me are dehydration, tiredness, stress and oo much bad food. I found that eating meat and dairy also had a massive effect on me and led to me giving them up. I have been more or less Vegan since figuring that out 20 odd years ago.
MSG is added to nearly every shop bought meat dish.
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MSG is added to nearly every shop bought meat dish.
There are no indications that MSG actually is bad for you (including by inducing headaches) in the amounts that it is normally used. Even 2g (this is a lot ) is no problem when consumed with food. If you know otherwise, I'd love to read your sources.
https://migraine.com/blog/msg-untangling-this-hidden-migrain...
As a child and young adult I just came to the conclusion that I got em when they felt on arriving.... They were much more frequent then but less intense.
I also guess stress is a trigger for me since I usually have multiple episodes around the day my father passed but that is the only stress I can remember being a trigger. (This has only been the case since he passed. Can't remember being triggered by stress before either.)
Edit: Does anybody else not really get "regular" headaches, like at all?