Posted by Caren (208.250.249.25) on July 05, 1999 at 00:14:54:
In Reply to: new to group posted by Amanda Best on July 02, 1999 at 18:01:30:
I am new to this group also. My clusters last approximately 6-8 weeks (I am usually ok for 1-2 years). I recently went to NY from FLorida, and the change in weather must have triggered this one. I usually avoid alot of things during a cluster cycle, alcohol is definately a no-no. Try to keep a log of the food you eat and meds you take, and headache onset. I did that years ago, and noticed that bananas, pears, carrots,and even chamomile tea to name a few triggered my headaches. The reason I mention it is that maybe unknowingly you may be ingesting "trigger" foods. I remember reading in health magazines that chamomile tea was good for migraines, so I kept drinking it not knowing it was a trigger food for me, until I started my log. Just my opinion. I hope it helps.