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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

ballardgirl

(147 posts)

16. Late to the party

Reply to ncrainbowgrrl (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 02:05 PM

Apr 2013

but I suffered from almost daily migraines for years until I discovered that I cannot tolerate nightshades. I cut out the tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc and it made a huge difference in my headaches and arthritis pain. Since then, I have cut out gluten and most dairy, all of which caused inflammation and neuro issues.

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Migraineurs? Headache Sufferers? [View all] ncrainbowgrrl Jan 2012 OP

Here. laundry_queen Jan 2012 #1

Checking in Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #2

Hey - how about an extended family across three generations? hedgehog Jan 2012 #3

I get blinding migraines that effect my balance. MedicalAdmin Jan 2012 #4

Mine are genetic. My mother noticed them when I was four Warpy Jan 2012 #5

One of my kids was being a typical 2 year old hedgehog Jan 2012 #8

Caffeine. My migraines are most like yours and I can't believe the help that comes from caffeine. cyberpj Jan 2012 #9

Yeah, ice is a miracle, isn't it? Warpy Jan 2012 #10

3 types cate94 Jan 2012 #6

I Get Them, But Rarely ProfessorGAC Jan 2012 #7

Supplementing my diet with magnesium and feverfew changed my life! fleur-de-lisa Aug 2012 #11

I used to get really horrible ones Horse with no Name Oct 2012 #12

I get migraine and tension headaches A Little Weird Nov 2012 #13

Raises hand libodem Nov 2012 #14

MAGNESIUM OIL Cured Mine Completely otohara Dec 2012 #15

Late to the party ballardgirl Apr 2013 #16

Here! Just Saying Jul 2013 #17

I think the key is to pay attention and take your pain med hedgehog Aug 2013 #18