Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Please excuse me for being short and skipping the introductions but I'm a bit desperate this morning. This is day four for me on Phase 1 and I have had a horrendous migraine since I woke up on day two. Migraines are an ongoing problem in my life and one of the main motivating reasons for going on this diet. My doctor suggested that the SBD, in addition to helping me lose weight would regulate my blood sugar and help control my migraines. I'm sure that what's happening is major sugar withdrawal but I could really use some help. Is there anyone else out there that's had this experience? How long did it last? What if anything helped? I've been through my entire arsenal of strong, presecrption migraine drugs. I'm still drinking coffee, not decaf. I'm kind of wondering if there's any chance that I might be sensitive to Splenda? I specifically chose it because it was the least " chemical " of the artificial sweeteners and I hadn't heard anything bad about it. I'm 48 y.o. and 40# overweight. I've had no trouble with the food, I like eggs, ricotta, vegetables, salad and except for craving a martini and a chocolate souffle and this atrocious headache, I'm ok with the food. Kathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Don't know if this helps, but my husband suffered from migraines for years until he went on Atkins (similar to SBD). The migraines cleared up in a month. We think he had a wheat allergy, which Atkins cleared out of his system. He now avoids wheat, and is fine. The one time he didn't he got a migraine back. It may not be what is wrong for you, so don't take this as gospel, okay? - Caroline Migraines Please excuse me for being short and skipping the introductions but I'm a bit desperate this morning. This is day four for me on Phase 1 and I have had a horrendous migraine since I woke up on day two. Migraines are an ongoing problem in my life and one of the main motivating reasons for going on this diet. My doctor suggested that the SBD, in addition to helping me lose weight would regulate my blood sugar and help control my migraines. I'm sure that what's happening is major sugar withdrawal but I could really use some help. Is there anyone else out there that's had this experience? How long did it last? What if anything helped? I've been through my entire arsenal of strong, presecrption migraine drugs. I'm still drinking coffee, not decaf. I'm kind of wondering if there's any chance that I might be sensitive to Splenda? I specifically chose it because it was the least "chemical" of the artificial sweeteners and I hadn't heard anything bad about it.I'm 48 y.o. and 40# overweight. I've had no trouble with the food, I like eggs, ricotta, vegetables, salad and except for craving a martini and a chocolate souffle and this atrocious headache, I'm ok with the food.KathleenReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 >>> I'm 48 y.o. and 40# overweight. I've had no trouble with the food, I like eggs, ricotta, vegetables, salad and except for craving a martini and a chocolate souffle and this atrocious headache, I'm ok with the food. I had a headache that seemed to fill my head when I did induction for Atkins. It lasted 2-3 days, and evolved into more of an out-of-body feeling toward the end, as though my head was there and over there. LOL! I personally have never run into anyone with a problem with Splenda, but I suppose anything is possible. Are you drinking plenty of water? Coffee will keep the caffeine headache away, but it's always dehydrating to the body, and plenty of water helps get through this phase, IMO. If you're having the cravings for sugar or "bad" carbs, then I'd guess it's related to that. Once you get past the cravings, you will feel little hunger, or at least that's my experience. I could barely force myself to eat at first because my body just didn't seem to want/need it. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 >>> I'm 48 y.o. and 40# overweight. I've had no trouble with the food, I like eggs, ricotta, vegetables, salad and except for craving a martini and a chocolate souffle and this atrocious headache, I'm ok with the food. I had a headache that seemed to fill my head when I did induction for Atkins. It lasted 2-3 days, and evolved into more of an out-of-body feeling toward the end, as though my head was there and over there. LOL! I personally have never run into anyone with a problem with Splenda, but I suppose anything is possible. Are you drinking plenty of water? Coffee will keep the caffeine headache away, but it's always dehydrating to the body, and plenty of water helps get through this phase, IMO. If you're having the cravings for sugar or "bad" carbs, then I'd guess it's related to that. Once you get past the cravings, you will feel little hunger, or at least that's my experience. I could barely force myself to eat at first because my body just didn't seem to want/need it. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.