Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 I was recently diagnosed with migraines and am having a VERY tough time. I'm basically having to give up everything food wise and do an elimination diet. No wheat, dairy, chicken, many fruits, some vegetabls, nothing with additives or preservatives- you get the picture. It's pretty grim. Even my protein shake is out. Any suggestions of how I can get the protein I need? Thanks, in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 In a message dated 1/1/2003 10:39:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, krettew@... writes: > Any suggestions of how I can get the protein I need? > If you can tolerate the taste, tofu should probably be okay. I like tofu, but only when it is fried!! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Oh, WOW. What a pain. I have been thinking about this but everything I can think of ends up being in one of the categories you can't have. Have you asked your doctor? Actually the only thing I can think of is fish and beef and that can be hard on the budget and/or on my stomach (still don't do beef well.) Have you thought of rice and beans? Sorry I couldn't be more help. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs. SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs. Current Weight 302 lbs. Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Wed, 01 Jan 2003 18:38:00 -0000 " krettew krettew@...> " krettew@...> writes: > I was recently diagnosed with migraines and am having a VERY tough > time. I'm basically having to give up everything food wise and do > an > elimination diet. No wheat, dairy, chicken, many fruits, some > vegetabls, nothing with additives or preservatives- you get the > picture. It's pretty grim. Even my protein shake is out. Any > suggestions of how I can get the protein I need? > Thanks, > in NY > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 In a message dated 1/1/03 12:39:01 PM Central Standard Time, krettew@... writes: << I was recently diagnosed with migraines and am having a VERY tough time. I'm basically having to give up everything food wise and do an elimination diet. No wheat, dairy, chicken, many fruits, some vegetabls, nothing with additives or preservatives- you get the picture. It's pretty grim. Even my protein shake is out. Any suggestions of how I can get the protein I need? >> ------------------------------ , Are u allowed to have jello, gelatin? You can add Knox gelatin to sugar-free jello to boost the protein grams, and u can add it to clear broths as well, and fruit juices if texture doesn't " uck " you out. Also, along with the process of trying to find out if your migraines are food-based, there are many natural herbs, tonics, etc that might be helpful, as well as alternative therapies like acupuncture, ayurvedic, traditional Chinese medicine and others. If your doc is a traditionalist, you'll probably have to scope out these other possibilities on your own. While trying to identify food-based triggers, there are other causes that can precipitate migraines, including low magnesium levels and drugs you may be taking for treatment of other problems. Biofeedback, relaxation training, and 5-HTP supplementation have all proven successful against certain types of headaches. I'd suggest you consult " The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine " by Murray and ph Pizzorno, both N.D.'s and fairly prolific writers on natural healing and supplements. The book is available for reference at my local Fruitful Yield health food store, and I imagine also at the library. Good luck in your search for a cure. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Are you taking extra vitamin B2? Apparently, that's a great migraine reliever for many people. Ziobro Open RNY 09/17/01 310/128/125 Migraines and WLS I was recently diagnosed with migraines and am having a VERY tough time. I'm basically having to give up everything food wise and do an elimination diet. No wheat, dairy, chicken, many fruits, some vegetabls, nothing with additives or preservatives- you get the picture. It's pretty grim. Even my protein shake is out. Any suggestions of how I can get the protein I need? Thanks, in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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