Do diets give you a headache?

sexylily
sexylily Posts: 68
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
I been eating much healthier this past 2 weeks.
I just cut off all fried food, bad carbs & sweets with lots of sugar I didn't chage my food so much. Just added more proteins.
I had a headache for 3 days now. My MIL told me it might be my diet. I just want to know if headaches are normal. this is the first time i get them on a diet. I hate it cuz I can't really do my work out cuz of it and the tylenol doesn't help :explode:

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  • ArtsieSarah
    ArtsieSarah Posts: 129 Member
    Wow this morning I had one of the worst migrains! Your not alone. Just make sure you drink plenty of water to make sure your not dehydrated! It might be a good idea to take some vitamins too.
  • breezymom81
    breezymom81 Posts: 499 Member
    It may be withdrawal from these foods, esp. the sugar! Your body becomes dependent! Good luck!
  • Sunshine_Girlie
    Sunshine_Girlie Posts: 618 Member
    Today is the first day I haven't eaten bread. Just wasn't hungry for it and I have a slight headache. It's enough to make me want to crawl in bed though. Not sure if it correlates or not, but it's a big coincidence.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    Yes, drastically cutting off sugar or caffeine can lead to headaches for different reasons. Just keep eating healthy and stick with it - your body will adjust - if it is sugar withdrawal, make sure you are eating small meals/snacks throughout the day, preferably with a little protein, to keep your blood sugar stable.
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    Yes, drastically cutting off sugar or caffeine can lead to headaches for different reasons. Just keep eating healthy and stick with it - your body will adjust - if it is sugar withdrawal, make sure you are eating small meals/snacks throughout the day, preferably with a little protein, to keep your blood sugar stable.

    Thaks I will start doing that!! :flowerforyou:
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    Wow this morning I had one of the worst migrains! Your not alone. Just make sure you drink plenty of water to make sure your not dehydrated! It might be a good idea to take some vitamins too.

    I guess more water will never hurt thanks :drinker:
  • nikki_zav
    nikki_zav Posts: 320 Member
    Check out Dr. Oz's bit on Carbs. Your diet change can DEFINITELY be causing you headaches.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/are-carbs-new-cocaine-pt-1
  • b1delane
    b1delane Posts: 261 Member
    It could be I just started the GNC total lean fast loss and i have been having minor headaches...so I can definitely say your change in diet might be the cause...Also if you workout and your dehydrated that might cause headaches...BTW if you feel hungry try drinking a bottle of water and give 15mins...if your not hungry after that then you were just dehydrated

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  • chrisja
    chrisja Posts: 380 Member
    It happens to me all the time when I cut back on carbs/ sugars. I hate it but I get good results. In fact I was thinking of cutting back more on carbs this week but I am so afraid of those headaches. I think I am just going to bite the bullet though.
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    I have headaches every day :( I dont know what is causing them but I know they get worse with PMS
  • wonnder1
    wonnder1 Posts: 460
    My headaches right now are a result of the stupid weather here. Raining...warm...cold...cold...rainy...warm.

    But-when I cut down severely on pop, I got headaches.
  • cmallen1010
    cmallen1010 Posts: 23
    I would check with your family physician. I have high iron levels in my blood and I experience headaches if I eat too much protein. You will want to rule that out as a cause, just in case!
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    Check out Dr. Oz's bit on Carbs. Your diet change can DEFINITELY be causing you headaches.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/are-carbs-new-cocaine-pt-1


    thanks for the videos I will follow the detox program to avoid the withdraws :noway:
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    I would check with your family physician. I have high iron levels in my blood and I experience headaches if I eat too much protein. You will want to rule that out as a cause, just in case!


    Well i'm animic i have to take iron. i just stop taking it but im gona tak it tonite to see what hapenns
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    Thanks everyone for your replies. i really apreciated it :flowerforyou: I can't believe im addicted t carbs & sugar :sad:
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    I would check with your family physician. I have high iron levels in my blood and I experience headaches if I eat too much protein. You will want to rule that out as a cause, just in case!


    Well i'm animic i have to take iron. i just stop taking it but im gona tak it tonite to see what hapenns

    I hope you don't mean you're going to stop taking your iron? Your doctor prescribed it for a reason. Please check with your doctor before you do this.
  • sexylily
    sexylily Posts: 68
    I would check with your family physician. I have high iron levels in my blood and I experience headaches if I eat too much protein. You will want to rule that out as a cause, just in case!


    Well i'm animic i have to take iron. i just stop taking it but im gona tak it tonite to see what hapenns

    I hope you don't mean you're going to stop taking your iron? Your doctor prescribed it for a reason. Please check with your doctor before you do this.

    No, i said i been forgetting to take my iron but i started taking it again last nite and every nite hopefully that helps.
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