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(Message started by: Bionic_Daddy on Apr 8^th, 2005, 11:05am)

Title: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Bionic_Daddy on Apr 8^th, 2005, 11:05am

Hello All,
I underwent the D.B.S. on 2-1-05 at UCLA Los Angeles to TRY to control my chronic beast. After two monthes of programing my beast is starting to fade. I have underwent Sterotatic surgery, laser radiation & tried tons of medications. My wife & I track every HA & diet on a daily basis. Results : HA free until I eat Steak, chicken, MSG, cheese or milk. Has anyone tracked their diet? I've tried hormone free meats with NO success. I'm interested to know if anyone else believes FOOD ( Additives, preservatives, protiens ) are a trigger to the BEAST? I have a notebook full of results & believe FOOD is my major trigger.

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by nani on Apr 8^th, 2005, 11:24am

Welcome BD and sorry you're here. I have no food triggers, but some folks do. You've tried some really invasive treatments. Should the beast resist leaving you alone, may I suggest you have a look at the following threads. Many of us have gotten significant relief from it, but like anything else, it doesn't work for everyone. Good luck and pain free wishes, nani

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1110584362

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by floridian on Apr 8^th, 2005, 12:54pm

I think diet may have an effect on some people. See:
http://www.med-owl.com/clusterheadaches/tiki-index.php?page=Diet

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Margi on Apr 8^th, 2005, 12:56pm

but, Flo...you're illustrating my point with that. If there wasn't a seratonin imbalance in the first place, dietary influences wouldn't be a factor. Right? If they were, everyone would get cluster headaches.

your website is looking AWESOME, by the way. :)

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by floridian on Apr 8^th, 2005, 1:09pm

I see what your getting at ... another example, lots of people have food allergies, but not everyone with food allergies gets migraines. And there is a fair amount of work showing that food allergies can trigger migraines. So the food problem is secondary, but can be valuable for some people.

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by jokrs2 on Apr 8^th, 2005, 5:40pm

Right on Flo ;)
Chocolate is a "food trigger" on me and I am also lactose intolerant which can cause migraine. I get triggered in ways beside food much more often. Sometimes it seems like the migraine will get blurred in with a strong shadow in between my hits. :-/. Blessings, Joe

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by sandie99 on Apr 9^th, 2005, 3:06am

In my case, some salty snacks trigger CH. This means, no chips, crisps, popcorn, nachos, etc. Luckily I'm not obsessed with any of them! ;;D

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by sandie99 on Apr 9^th, 2005, 3:07am

on 04/08/05 at 17:40:41, jokrs2 wrote:

I am also lactose intolerant which can cause migraine.

I'm lactose intolerant, too. But I've never thought that it would have something to do with ch... I have regulars migraines, too, but not that often.

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Bionic_Daddy on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:11am

Hi Sandie,
Sorry to hear you also suffer from the BEAST! I believe food is my major trigger. I don't believe salt triggers my HA's ( Something I will try ), but most chips contain Monosodium Glutamate ( MSG ) my BIGGEST TRIGGER. I'm not a Doctor or medical professional, just a SUFFERER trying to find answers & solutions. My wife & I are testing different foods ( Yes, When I find a trigger I'm not happy ) , but I need to learn how to stay PAIN free. The best thing we have found is to track your diet & HA's, Steak, chicken, MSG & milk are my worst enemys. Good luck, I believe Food additives are a major trigger.
Bonic Daddy

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Kim Y. on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:32am

BD [smiley=huh.gif] have been doing something to replace the protein loss in your diet since you have found Steak, chicken, MSG & milk as triggers?

Kim

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Bionic_Daddy on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:37am

No,
I just realized in the last 2 weeks about the meats & milk. My wife & I have to find another source of protien. Maybe fish? Do you have any suggestions?
BD

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by nani on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:39am

Tofu and soy products.

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by broomhilda on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:49am

Hi BD, hope you are finding some relief...

Here is a good website that has examples of foods that you can supplement instead of meat and chicken, if you look at vegetarian diets you can find excellent alternates, good luck!!!

http://www.eatright.org/Public/GovernmentAffairs/92_17084.cfm

Title: Re: D.B.S. ( Deep Brain Stimulation ) - FOOD
Post by Kim Y. on Apr 9^th, 2005, 10:53am

Legumes: lima beans, red beans, soybeans, white beans, black-eyed peas chickpeas, peas,lentils
Grains, nuts, seeds: barley,bulgur, cornmeal, millet, oatmeal,rice, rye, whole wheat, Bazil nuts, peanuts

A lot like a vegetarian diets if the fish doesn't work for you.

Good luck to you...
Kim