Tob3n t1_j9w17qq wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM

So most of mine are preservative trigger nitrate/trites and more so sulfite/fates. Stimulation and fatigue are others. I made a correlation between seizures and migraines a decade ago but wasn’t sure how I came across it. Round 2018 anti seizure meds moved to 3rd in hierarchy for trial medication. Now including monoclonal antibodies that works on the seizure protein. CGRP

So what am I doing recently. Ketogenic diet, ya know, the real one developed for seizures. Since monoclonal treatment only offers a 33% reduction in frequency that’s all I have to beat. Still tracking in the long term at the moment but I have dodged at least 3 so far in the first month as I was slipping to ketosis.

BafangFan t1_j9wwpyg wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:35 AM

Ketogenic diet doesn't fix everything - but it fixes so many things that it really ought to be the first intervention we try with chronic health issues.

erecura t1_j9wyxdw wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:54 AM

It really, really depends on the patient. I was unable to fulfill my caloric needs and that triggered more migraines for me. Not enough food > blood sugar spikes for my migraine threshold.

[deleted] t1_j9xjoti wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:30 AM

There is no barrier to calories on a ketogenic diet, provided you're willing to go for higher fat cuts of meat. It is harder for vegetarians though.

blue_field_pajarito t1_j9xvmic wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM

Unless you have a history of food restrictions and/or eating disorder. It really is not a panacea when you take into account mental as well as physical health.