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Anne McD
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doh! I meant low blood SUGAR.  Gotta eat as soon as I feel like it (maybe that's why I'm a bit soft around the middle . . .  )
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Dear Anne,
I know what you mean about soft around the middle. Just wish I was soft around the top.
Keeping hydrated is a must for me. I quickly get dull headaches if I don't drink enough water and that seems to be most of the time. Always on the go, worrying about how much fluids the kids are intaking and forgetting about myself. That's motherhood.
Thanks Erin,
It's good that you know what to avoid for Dominic. It's not at all pleasent when kiddies get headaches. I also suffered bad headaches as a child. I don't recall at what stage but it wouldn't surprise me if it was around puberty. I don't deal with hormones very well - neither does my husband. 
Red colour preservatives I don't eat to much of. For me I think it's plain old STRESS. 
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I heard that a vegetarian diet is lifestyle change towards controlling migraine.
Does anyone know anything about this?
Also, does a vegetarian diet exclude poultry and fish?
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I've had migraines for a very long time. Red wine, excessive sugar, and hormones were all triggers. We changed our diet about a year ago for unrelated health reasons. All organic, we still eat meat, drink milk, but all organic - no hormones added, no antibiotics added, etc. Now, for the first time in my life, I don't have hormonal related headaches. No more monthly, 2 day migraines.  Our eating changes have been major, and we're still really working on them, but I mention them because Cay asked about a vegetarian diet. I don't think it's the meat that's the problem, but all the stuff in it! These diet changes have eliminated 90% of my migraines, and the headaches I have now are much more manageable (I take Excedrin when I'm not nursing.)
Don't know if this helps at all - just my 2cents
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In case this hasn't been covered, I heard on a radio program that some people get them from artificial sweetners (gum, pop, etc.) A woman who suffered for years finally discovered this and is migrane free now. Just a thought... would be great if it were this easy!
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Pecans, caramel and chocolate have all been triggers for me. I can almost always control a migraine with OTC progesterone cream, though. I also had less frequent episodes after having a wisdom tooth removed.
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Since starting this thread I have found out that we are expecting and that with the twice weekly progesterone shots I’m having, may be an answer to some of my migraines, so far so good.
I certainly feel a little less restless that's for sure since starting the injections and haven't had a migraine since Holy Week in which I had three that week, yes I see the connection.
Neck and posture problems can also be a cause for headaches. We are often so busy with our families/babies/pregnancies that we forget about our backs and necks which need some consideration. My kiddies can sometimes give a good shoulder rub if my neck starts to ache, and they love to be able to try and help Mummy feel better.
I would love to go all organic fruit, veges and meat. I started out that way with my first two children, getting a box of organic vegies and fruit delivered to the door once a week, but as the kiddies kept coming along it all got too expensive for us. Now with eight mouths, to feed including us, it just seems impossible on my husband’s wage. One day maybe when we hopefully live on larger property (we currently have a very small steep backyard), God willing, we will be able to grow our own supply - which is a real dream of ours. Keep that one close to St Anthony I think.
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Congratulations, Chemai! Buying plain old fruit and vegetables from the grocery store and washing them well is a healthy, economical alternative to fancy delivered organics. I am also willing to bet they are every bit as good and good for you. Enjoy your pregnancy!
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I'm just seeing this thread for the first time and just wanted to say that I too have suffered with migraines for quite a while (since my teens). For me they seem to be hormonal. I have recently made some lifestyle changes for other health reasons, which I'm hoping that it will help it also. No caffeine, sugar (fruit ok...I'm following Sugar Busters), lots of water and exercise.
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Thanks Helene,
You have a very pretty name. Yes you are right. For now it is what we can do and it seems to keep all of us pretty healthy. I am big on salads and one pot cooking, stews soups in winter. I always have cooked relatively healthy.
Dear Essy,
Will keep you in my prayer for success.
God Bless to everyone who has responded
Chemai
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