sparkygal85 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I was eating Primal about 70% of my diet before going on the Whole30. I had a bad migraine about 2x a month and maybe 1 dull 3 day long migraine a month. Since last week I have experienced the longest dull but always there migraine ever. I have been sticking to the Whole30 plan a 100% of the time. I haven't added any oils I didn't eat before (Olive in salads, coconut and ghee for cooking) or any large quantity of nuts. My day to day meals usually include: Hard boiled eggs, a small fruit, sweet potato(every 2-3 days), canned tuna, vegetables, some protien (skinless chicken, stew beef). I had been drinking about 2 cups of coffee a day. But now i have a black Americano about 2 days a week and other days about 3 cups of earl grey tea. Any clues or insights into what may be causing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Can you give us a better idea of what you're eating, and when? I know I was getting similar headaches during my whole 30 when I didn't get enough fat or carbs. You could also be dehydrated. When you got these headaches prior to whole 30, do you know what triggered them? And what helped alleviate them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArynKyan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I don't have a lot of answers except that I also get migraines and my migraine specialist says that daily caffeine is a real problem with migrainers. She said a little every now and then is ok but when you have it daily it can make migraines worse. I know backing off has helped me but I sure miss it! I'm on day 7 today and headache-wise this is the best I've felt in a long time! I've had a coupe of dull headaches but they've gone away with extra water and food. I agree that understating can be a problem too. Good luck! I know how miserable you feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkygal85 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I upped my water intake and it helped! Thank you! my headache is finally gone and I hope it stays that way. I've reduced coffee but still drinking tea (trying to switch to non-caffeinated). I'm not really sure what causes my migraines, often it is strong perfume wearing people i encounter on my commute, but can be a host of things. They took forever to go away without the help of an advil or two, which i was avoiding this time around. Thanks again for your help ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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