What foods get rid of migraines?

Answer 1

The question shouldn't be about what can you eat to alleviate the effects, but what you shouldn't eat to trigger one in the first place.

Most migraines that aren't triggered by physiological symptoms like stress are caused by food allergen triggers, or Allergies to other substances. Things like MSG, Dark Red Wines (nitrites), some cheeses, and many others trigger migraines. The key is to figure out what your triggers are and avoid them like the plague.

It is not an easy task tracing all of the triggers that can cause your migraine - you literally have to keep a record of everything you eat, and note what you ate prior to a migraine flareup. If you're like me and have had them since childhood, then you eventually learn over time what to avoid.

There is no one treatment, food, plan or drug that can help; all migraine patients are different, and what helps one or more may not help others. Standard migraine meds have never worked for me - the only thing I've used for the past 25 years for mine is Fiorinal w/ Codeine (Fiorinal 3). The Butalbital relaxes the body, and it also has aspirin and caffeine in it. The aspirin thins the blood while the caffeine speeds the process. It is the only thing that's ever worked for me - even the normal opiates I've used daily for the past 11 years (Percocet 10/325 & Duragesic (Fentanyl) 100mcg patches don't prevent or relieve migraines because they work on different pain pathways.

All you can do for yourself is learn as much as you can about your own personal migraine history - keep a diary of what you eat, drink, soaps, creams, perfume you use, etc. anything that can trigger a migraine and when you have them, and how long. Over time you'll figure out what the triggers are and then can avoid them.

I've linked to a book that might help you - check it out.

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== The main suggestion is to just keep eating healthy meals that are spaced out no more than 4 hours. Skipping meals is a migraine trigger. Fish: Because Omega-3s fight pain by working to keep prostaglandins in line

Peppermint and Ginger: assist with nausea

Foods rich in magnesium: spinach, broccoli, *seeds, *beans, and *nuts, *soy, fish.

Whole grain grains: whole grain breads, cereals, and oatmeal. [They promote the production of serotonin, and also give you much needed fiber to stimulate the bowels].

*the following are also migraine triggers, so be careful

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if in the course of having a migrane, you can suck lemons, they will help alot.

Answer 2

I have migraines but I never heard of food that can get rid of it just food that can bring it on. There are several meds that helps but you should have a diagnosis first. Tension headache can sometimes be similar to a light migraine.

Answer 3

Some of the things that one can have to help cure a migraine are things such as water as dehydration is often a cause for migraines. Some foods that help cure migraines are foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids such as wild salmon, foods high in vitamin B2 such as mushrooms, broccoli and spinach are also very good. Sunflower seeds, brown rice, sweet potatoes and whole grains are also good for migraines.

Answer 4

i gave up red wine and cheese 6 months ago and i have not had a migraine since, i hope this answer has been of some help.

Answer 5

Many times, a headache can be caused by a lack of water. Drink a glass of water and lie down in a dark room with a cold cloth over your forehead for 20 minutes.

Answer 6

sometimes chicken noodle soup helps you headaches and your belly

Answer 7

The best food to eat if you get Migraine are foods that you have determined don't trigger your attacks. These triggers are different for each patient.