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Headaches?

jlm1182
jlm1182 Posts: 19
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Anyone else get frequent headaches? Since starting CR I've been having them. At first I thought it might be low blood sugar so I starting checking when I get them and its within normal range. (usually around 96) Someone suggested dehydration but I drink water all throughout the day. I'm at a loss.

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  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    I had a headache each night for about 5 days. My husband is still having them. We're guessing it's from the calorie reduction or maybe the body detoxing. Hope they get better soon :)
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
    Very common the first couple weeks of CR and cleaner eating. You will feel better.
  • TashaP2011
    TashaP2011 Posts: 142 Member
    I recently discovered that splenda gives me headaches. If you have been using it in your diet, you might try going without it for a couple of days.
    Good luck!
  • Setof2Keys
    Setof2Keys Posts: 681 Member
    Well friend, if you're reducing calories, you're prob taking in less crap food. Headaches is the first sign of withdrawl. Fight it. It will get better.
  • simplysara9
    simplysara9 Posts: 521
    I am so glad you asked this.

    I have had an awful headache all day today. I actually bought a Mountain Dew (which I haven't had in about two weeks) to raise my blood sugar and give me some caffeine. I regret doing it but at the time it seemed like the best answer. I still have the headache but the responses to this thread make sense.
  • loy1281
    loy1281 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I got a few the first couple of days. Some suggested Breathing techniques while excersising. Hope you feel better.
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