RE: Re: Migraines and Autism

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I second that my son and I both have food induced migraines. be sure that hes getting lots of water and not constipated-constipation alone can trigger migraines in some kidssrbfree2b wrote: Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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I suffered from migraines for about 20 years. My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods. I also used to get killer sinus infections. The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel. I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore. I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off.

Dana

-----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and Autism

Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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I can so relate. Have you read Rosemary waring and O'reilly's paper on autism and sulfate metabolism? Anyone with migraines and an autistic relative should read that paper. Ojibwa tea got rid of my migraines permanently-now I get about 2 a year. Of course, I still have to avoid my big triggers, red meat, aspartame, oranges and cow's milk. I can eat range free lamb about twice a year. We eat all natural as well. whole foods and trader Joe's are only 15 minutes away :)Dana Read wrote: I suffered from migraines for about 20 years. My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods. I also used to get killer sinus infections. The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel. I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore. I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off. Dana -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex

[mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and Autism Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and

ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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Migraines can also be hormone related.  I had migraines from the age of 12 -24.  I didn't know at the time that they were hormone related.  I was on every medication known at that time (didn't have imitrex then) and nothing helped.  I was curled up in the fetal position in complete darkness and silence with an ice pack on my head and a can to vomit in next to the bed for 3 days at a time whenever I had them.  My triggers were hunger and strong smells (like Pine Sol, cheap perfume, chemicals, etc).  I couldn't go longer than 15 minutes of being hungry before ending up on a 3 day trip through hell.   I didn't find out they were hormone related until they returned when I got pregnant.  That's when I made the connection.Of course, I'm guessing your son is really young so this probably doesn't apply to you.  It's probably more food related and/or chemical related.  Fluorescent lights can also cause migraines in some.CherylI suffered from migraines for about 20 years.  My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods.  I also used to get killer sinus infections.  The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel.  I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore.  I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off. Dana-----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and AutismAre you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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Chemical scents, fragrances and cigarette smoke are all triggers for me to this day as well.

Dana

-----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of Cheryl LowranceSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 11:29 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Re: Migraines and Autism

Migraines can also be hormone related. I had migraines from the age of 12 -24. I didn't know at the time that they were hormone related. I was on every medication known at that time (didn't have imitrex then) and nothing helped. I was curled up in the fetal position in complete darkness and silence with an ice pack on my head and a can to vomit in next to the bed for 3 days at a time whenever I had them. My triggers were hunger and strong smells (like Pine Sol, cheap perfume, chemicals, etc). I couldn't go longer than 15 minutes of being hungry before ending up on a 3 day trip through hell. I didn't find out they were hormone related until they returned when I got pregnant. That's when I made the connection.

Of course, I'm guessing your son is really young so this probably doesn't apply to you. It's probably more food related and/or chemical related. Fluorescent lights can also cause migraines in some.

Cheryl

I suffered from migraines for about 20 years. My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods. I also used to get killer sinus infections. The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel. I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore. I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off.

Dana

-----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and Autism

Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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Riboflavin is documented to stop migraines in half of sufferers, and it reduced frequency in an even higher percentage after only a few months of use. Sensitivity to scents and chemicals has been connected to a B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency. Worth trying?Dana Read wrote: Chemical scents, fragrances and cigarette smoke are all triggers for me to this day as well. Dana -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of Cheryl LowranceSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 11:29 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Re: Migraines and Autism Migraines can also be hormone related. I had migraines from the age of 12 -24. I didn't know at the time that they were hormone related. I was on every medication known at that time (didn't have imitrex then) and nothing helped. I was curled up in the fetal position in complete darkness and silence with an ice pack on my head

and a can to vomit in next to the bed for 3 days at a time whenever I had them. My triggers were hunger and strong smells (like Pine Sol, cheap perfume, chemicals, etc). I couldn't go longer than 15 minutes of being hungry before ending up on a 3 day trip through hell. I didn't find out they were hormone related until they returned when I got pregnant. That's when I made the connection. Of course, I'm guessing your son is really young so this probably doesn't apply to you. It's probably more food related and/or chemical related. Fluorescent lights can also cause migraines in some. Cheryl I suffered from migraines for about 20 years. My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods. I also used to get killer sinus infections. The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel. I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore. I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off. Dana -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and Autism Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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It's been documented that many women with severe migraines stop having them after menopause kicks in. Lack of food, lack of sleep, the wrong light shining on the wrong thing(blackboard, computer screen) perfume, air fresheners, sulfites, aspartame, beef, milk and oranges were all triggers for me. I drank Ojibwa Tea along with my son years ago, and most of my migraines stopped. Air fresheners and perfumes can still cause them, but then they swell my throat shut too. Of course, I am not willing to start eating beef or chugging orange juice to see if they can still produce one lol. Nothing is worth that kind of headache.Cheryl Lowrance wrote: Migraines can also be hormone related. I had migraines from the age of 12 -24. I didn't know at the time that they were hormone related. I was on every medication known at that time (didn't have imitrex then) and nothing helped. I was curled up in the fetal position in complete darkness and silence with an ice pack on my head and a can to vomit in next to the bed for 3 days at a time whenever I had them. My triggers were hunger and strong smells (like Pine Sol, cheap perfume, chemicals, etc). I couldn't go longer than 15 minutes of being hungry before ending up on a 3 day trip through hell. I didn't find out they were hormone related until they returned when I got pregnant. That's when I made the connection. Of course, I'm guessing your son is really young so this probably doesn't apply to you. It's probably more food related and/or chemical related. Fluorescent lights can also cause migraines in some. Cheryl I suffered from migraines for about 20 years. My big triggers are dairy, sulfites (like red wine), sugar, artificial sweetners and overly processed/packaged foods. I also used to get killer sinus infections. The more real I eat - organic/all natural, protein, veggies, little fruit - the better I feel. I rarely get migraines or even sick anymore. I spent the 1st twenty years of my life w/my eyes closed and the lights off. Dana -----Original Message-----From: mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ]On Behalf Of srbfree2bSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:33 AMTo: mb12 valtrex Subject: Re: Migraines and Autism Are you doing any dietary interventions? - migraines are very frequently linked to food intolerances- was definitely the case for myself and one of my sons on the ASD spectrum-Sheri>> Hi All!> > I just wanted to ask if your children suffer from migraines. My son > came home from school yesterday trying to avoid light at all costs and > threw up a couple of times. I thought right away that it might be run > of the

mill stomach flu, but the way that he was grabbing at his head > and ears (along with the sensitivity to light) made me think that it > might be a migraine and he can't tell us what hurts. When he went poop, > it wasn't diarrhea either - very well formed stool. > > We haven't started any new supplements nor changed his diet, so I'm > just curious if others have had problems with headaches.>

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