Migraine avoidance and still lose weight?

[MissTSi]

I suffer with hemiplegic migraine which is usually well controlled with medication. I have managed to lose 12kg successfully although this has taken me about a year. However I cannot shift the last 3 kilos I want to lose so I have restricted calories but on day one mid afternoon boom migraine strikes. Any suggestions other than little meals often which means I will maintain but still not lose. Thanks in advance

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, MissTSi

I have no personal experience of migraines, with or without weight loss, but thought these may interest you and be a way forward.

health.com/condition/headac...

sciencealert.com/a-change-i...

huffpost.com/entry/less-car...

There's much more for you to research yourself.

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially a weigh-in and the daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[Jelbea]

Hi Miss TSi. I suffer from migraine with aura and was told that low blood sugar or a sudden drop in blood sugar triggers migraine.

I hope this helps.

[MissTSi in reply to Jelbea]

Thank you. Yes drop in blood sugar is no doubt the cause.It is always a definite trigger for me. The problem being do I just suffer the migraine in the hopes that I lose the weight.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Jelbea]

Hello, Jelbea, are you wanting to lose weight and join the forum? Just let me know and I'll give you a proper introduction

[Erykah30]

I suffer migraines . No fun at all . Need to lose at least 3 stone 😩🧜

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Erykah30]

Hello and welcome, Erykah30

There's plenty of support and information here. I recommend joining in activities, especially a weigh in and the Daily Diary. You'll find everything you need in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Active participation really does pay off so I hope we'll see you around

[MissTSi]

Thank you for your comments. I lost the 12kg by basically avoiding carbs apart from one sandwich at lunch at work. If I didn't have that as a minimum then I got migraine but usually after about five days of no carbs. Because I couldn't shift the last bit of weight I changed it up a bit and am trying whole grain carbs but low protein with healthy fats. I was surprised at how severe and fast the migraine came on first day of no breakfast, Greek yogurt and fruit lunch and then wholgrain pasta salad for main meal. I have had to eat more today because I'm was so ill.