Sugar and migraines?

kimalee · May 7th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Lately, whenever I eat something sweet (ice cream, cookies, etc.), I get a horrible, horrible migraine and I feel like I'm going to pass out. It doesn't matter if I have a ton or just a bite. This has never really happened to me before - sometimes I've gotten a little headache from it, but nothing so major. I'm not really sure what it could be - I have PCOS so my body doesn't exactly love sugar, but could it be something else? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Junkenpo · May 7th, 2008, 09:24 PM

I don't know but I have a colleague who has started complaining about that same thing, so you're not alone.

Love your siggy pic, btw.

ImASadGiraffe · May 7th, 2008, 09:53 PM

Lately I've been getting migraines everytime I eat chocolate (which is my choice of sugar). I feel your pain but I'm not sure why sugar causes it. I would start keeping a diary of everything you eat that coincides with your migraines, and any other events that could cause it (extra stress, sleeping pattern, alcohol consumption, etc). Good luck!

jellybebe · May 7th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Maybe you're developing an intolerance to sugar, at least the processed kind? I know someone who used to throw up every time she ate sugar until she finally figured out she had an allergy. Maybe cut out white sugar and try sugar in the raw and see if you feel better?

MsTina · May 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM

I happens to me sometimes. It is only when I have too much sugar and my body is telling me to stop which I guess is a good thing!

kimalee · May 8th, 2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jellybebe

Maybe you're developing an intolerance to sugar, at least the processed kind? I know someone who used to throw up every time she ate sugar until she finally figured out she had an allergy. Maybe cut out white sugar and try sugar in the raw and see if you feel better?

wow, that's terrible! I can't even imagine that....
Thanks everyone for your help!

and junkenpo, I LOVE your siggy pic, too!

lelgin · May 8th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I also used to suffer from migraines if I had too much sugar or just ate a lot of carbs on an empty stomach. Something about the spiking of the blood sugar, then your body responding and bringing it back down to levels lower than it was before you ate the sugar. In order to avoid this, you'll have to eat sugary things on a full stomach, or incorporate some protein along with the sugar.

glamgrl921 · May 20th, 2008, 10:18 PM

i used to hav terrible migraines too! i dont think sugar was the cause though...but i drastically cut out caffeine and salt, and that really helped me alot! and drinking tons of water!

Glamfoxx · May 22nd, 2008, 03:47 AM

Sugary foods trigger migraines for me.

Pursegrrl · May 23rd, 2008, 04:11 AM

I get hormonal migraines mid cycle and just after Aunt Flo. Being back on the Pill has helped somewhat but not 100%. Sounds like you have a trigger you need to eliminate from your diet....for me it's cheese and red wine...what a bummer, eh?

May 7th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#1
kimalee Mini Nikki addict Location: CA/MA	Sugar and migraines? Lately, whenever I eat something sweet (ice cream, cookies, etc.), I get a horrible, horrible migraine and I feel like I'm going to pass out. It doesn't matter if I have a ton or just a bite. This has never really happened to me before - sometimes I've gotten a little headache from it, but nothing so major. I'm not really sure what it could be - I have PCOS so my body doesn't exactly love sugar, but could it be something else? Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ There's treasure everywhere! Proud Member of the "Nikkilette 10"

May 7th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#2
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Re: Sugar and migraines? I don't know but I have a colleague who has started complaining about that same thing, so you're not alone. Love your siggy pic, btw. __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

May 7th, 2008, 09:53 PM	#3
ImASadGiraffe Relax... Location: IL	Re: Sugar and migraines? Lately I've been getting migraines everytime I eat chocolate (which is my choice of sugar). I feel your pain but I'm not sure why sugar causes it. I would start keeping a diary of everything you eat that coincides with your migraines, and any other events that could cause it (extra stress, sleeping pattern, alcohol consumption, etc). Good luck! __________________ 11/21/08

May 7th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#4
jellybebe Back to school! Location: Canada	Re: Sugar and migraines? Maybe you're developing an intolerance to sugar, at least the processed kind? I know someone who used to throw up every time she ate sugar until she finally figured out she had an allergy. Maybe cut out white sugar and try sugar in the raw and see if you feel better? __________________ Wish List: LV Farandole bracelet (WL) LV pink scuba pochette (WL) white Balenciaga City with GGH (?) Prada E/W Gauffre

May 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM	#5
MsTina Official Tailgater Location: New York City	Re: Sugar and migraines? I happens to me sometimes. It is only when I have too much sugar and my body is telling me to stop which I guess is a good thing! __________________ Believe deep down inside you are destined to do great things. Joe Paterno

May 8th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#7
lelgin Member	Re: Sugar and migraines? I also used to suffer from migraines if I had too much sugar or just ate a lot of carbs on an empty stomach. Something about the spiking of the blood sugar, then your body responding and bringing it back down to levels lower than it was before you ate the sugar. In order to avoid this, you'll have to eat sugary things on a full stomach, or incorporate some protein along with the sugar.

May 20th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#8
glamgrl921 T$ Location: New Jersey	Re: Sugar and migraines? i used to hav terrible migraines too! i dont think sugar was the cause though...but i drastically cut out caffeine and salt, and that really helped me alot! and drinking tons of water! __________________ TARA I have finally succumbed to making a list I NEED Anemones (any color) 42 Mad Mary Beige 42, but let's be real here, I'd die to get it in black too. Any New Simples 42

May 22nd, 2008, 03:47 AM	#9
Glamfoxx Member	Re: Sugar and migraines? Sugary foods trigger migraines for me.

May 23rd, 2008, 04:11 AM	#10
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Location: Seattle	Re: Sugar and migraines? I get hormonal migraines mid cycle and just after Aunt Flo. Being back on the Pill has helped somewhat but not 100%. Sounds like you have a trigger you need to eliminate from your diet....for me it's cheese and red wine...what a bummer, eh?