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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004Headaches
Hi all. Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the induction phase of low carb eating? I have just began my regime and I figure yesterday my carb intake was about 18g. Near the end of the day before bed I had a dull headache that I woke up with as well. I took some advil and ate and it is better, but still there. I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go away. Has this been a common experience? I did expect them as all of my life when I have not had the time to eat for prelonged period of time, I got headaches. I now see that likely they are tied to blood sugar / carbohydrate intake. I know headaches can also be attributed to lack of water consumption. This was definitely not my problem - I drank a lot of water yesterday. Just hoping they don't last for long. I am not stopping. > Hi all. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go > away. Has this been a common experience? I get these from eating too much meat (regardless of carb intake). Try eating more fish, maybe it will help. i On induciton, I found that eating zero carb snacks thruout the day caused my headaches to disappear. I had prepared lots of beef, pork and poultry snacks beforehand, so I'd get almost instant relief with a slice of bacon and a glass of water. Also the chicken wings make an excellent snack. Pork rinds didn't help much except to get over the short term cravings. Pj >Hi all. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Just hoping they don't last for long. I am not stopping. Just an quick FYI to add -- I have found, since on Atkins, I cannot take Advil as it creates HUGE carb cravings about two hours after I take them. Not just your "can I have a piece of bread please" cravings - but honest to god GET ME CHOCOLATE CAKE AND DONUTS AND GET THEM NOW cravings. Just my experience... These are literally the only serious cravings I've had since I've been low-carb. Joan J Atkins since 01/24/04 250/221/??? > Hi all. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Just hoping they don't last for long. I am not stopping. > I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go > away. Has this been a common experience? Have you also stopped having caffeine? If you were in the habit of drinking coffee or having chocolate or caffeinated soda every day, you can get killer headaches during withdrawal. If so, I would recommend tapering off on coffee (or actually ADDING a little bit of coffee temporarily if you had a chocolate or soda habit). That said, welcome to the group!  SignatureSaffire 205/165/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 Nah, thankfully I have never had much to do with coffee and caffeine in general. Thanks for the welcome! >>I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go >>away. Has this been a common experience? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > That said, welcome to the group! > I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go > away. Has this been a common experience? Carb withdrawal headaches are very common. They rarely last into the second week. Caffeine withdrawal headaches are very common. They sometimes last into the second week. > I know headaches can also be attributed to lack of water consumption. These days they are the only type I get. Another half liter and problem solved. I hardly ever get a headache at all anyway, and don't remember a single time I've had one since being on low-carb. I get one occasionally if I go too long between eating. That was a problem on low-fat but hasn't been for me on low-carb. Anyway, welcome to low-carb! Your headaches are probably just an adjustment that will go away... Mark. > Hi all. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Just hoping they don't last for long. I am not stopping. I never really got headaches (read migraines) until I started LC. Once I realized that they were new since the dietary change, I decided to cut foods one by one to find the cause. I found that once I cut out the aspartame AND Splenda, they went away. Luckily, I ran across a liquid sweetener (saccharine based) that works just fine. However, since you've just begun, I'd say give it a week or so to see if they go away on their own. It may be a reaction to the change in diet. > Hi all. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Just hoping they don't last for long. I am not stopping. Many people report headaches during induction, usually over the first few days. -- Tara www.dazzled.com/lowcarb - my homepage > Hi all. > > Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the > induction phase of low carb eating? Thanks everyone for the information. Yes, into my third day I have found them not gone, but getting better with time. I understand they are quite normal and I won't worry about it unless they last into my 2nd and 3rd weeks. Thanks! > Many people report headaches during induction, usually over the first few > days. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >>Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the >>induction phase of low carb eating? Before LC I had constant headaches. Excedrin was my best friend. So I never noticed induction causing any, I just noticed that a week or two in my headaches stopped. My heartburn too! Yay! LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 265/220/140 & hubby- 310/239/180 > Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the > induction phase of low carb eating? I have just began my regime and I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I have read that headaches are common in the beginning days but do go > away. Has this been a common experience? Yup, induction headaches are very common, and usually last for 2-4 days. Lots of fluids can help a little, otherwise just use painkillers if they get unbearable. I get them when I restart too - the length of time 'off the wagon' determines the severity and duration of the detox headache - a good incentive not to let a small slip turn into a week-long blowout! Good on you for not quitting because of it - it *will* get better (in fact, checking the date on the original post, you should be over it by now and feeling great). cheers Rachel (New Zealand) If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still be so fat. SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > > Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the > > induction phase of low carb eating? I have just began my regime and I [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Rachel > (New Zealand) > If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still be > so fat. If you didn't spend so much time "picking your victims" you may well grow up, but I doubt it. With any luck, some time soon you'll pick the wrong one. >>> Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during >>> the induction phase of low carb eating? I have just began my [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> Rachel >> (New Zealand) So what kind of shape are you in, bi-kev? Are you still round? SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > > If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still be > > so fat. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > >> Rachel > >> (New Zealand) > So what kind of shape are you in, bi-kev? Fit as a butcher's dog. > Are you still round? Nope! 20lb over.........hardly "round" for 5'11" but definately carrying surplus. Don't worry, I'll soon move it with or without the help of your "caustic wit". So how's your face hair? Still looking like a rabid dog? >>> If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still >>> be so fat. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >>>> Rachel >>>> (New Zealand) It's spelled "definitely". SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > > So what kind of shape are you in, bi-kev? > [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > >>>> Rachel > >>>> (New Zealand) > It's spelled "definitely". Thank you. I'll be more careful in future, school ma'am. >>> So what kind of shape are you in, bi-kev? >> [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >>>>>> Rachel >>>>>> (New Zealand) > > It's spelled "definitely". > > Thank you. I'll be more careful in future, school ma'am. i think you mean "school marm." hth, hand, m. >>> It's spelled "definitely". >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > hth, hand, m. I think you mean "I". "Ma'am" is an abbreviation of "madam" which used to be an address to female teachers in public and private schools. It is still used in some private schools and is also the accepted form of address to female officers of H.M Forces when one is given an order, as in, "Yes Ma'am". kev........not yet Americanis(z)ed. > >>> It's spelled "definitely". > >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > I think you mean "I". if i had, i would have typed it. > "Ma'am" is an abbreviation of "madam" which used to be an address to > female teachers in public and private schools. It is still used in some > private schools and is also the accepted form of address to female > officers of H.M Forces when one is given an order, as in, "Yes Ma'am". school madam? okey dokey, artichokey. whatever you say. >>>>> It's spelled "definitely". >>>> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > if i had, i would have typed it. Okey dokey, artichokey. whatever you say. >> "Ma'am" is an abbreviation of "madam" which used to be an address to >> female teachers in public and private schools. It is still used in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > school madam? okey dokey, artichokey. whatever you say. >"Ma'am" is an abbreviation of "madam" which used to be an address to >female teachers in public and private schools. I thought a madam was a woman who ran a whorehouse. Shows what I know. ;-P LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/219/140 & hubby- 6' 310/238/180 >> "Ma'am" is an abbreviation of "madam" which used to be an address to >> female teachers in public and private schools. > > I thought a madam was a woman who ran a whorehouse. Shows what I > know. ;-P It's also a (UK) slang term for a spoiled brat as in, "you little madam". Apply any, where appropriate ;-) > > If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still be > > so fat. > > If you didn't spend so much time "picking your victims" you may well > grow up, but I doubt it. With any luck, some time soon you'll pick the > wrong one. Just killfile this twat, then his constant griping and sniping at everyone else won't piss you off. :o) JC's approach is to cut off the next person's head to make himself appear taller. Sad, pathetic little excuse for a man. Rachel (New Zealand) So you're still a superfatgoof, eh? If you ever get your diet sorted out and actually lose some weight, you'll feel better about yourself. HTH SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > > > If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still be > > > so fat. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Rachel > (New Zealand) > So you're still a superfatgoof, eh? If you ever get your diet sorted > out and actually lose some weight, you'll feel better about yourself. > HTH If you ever get your head sorted out and actually lost the "God's gift to the world" self-appraisment, you may just feel better about others. HTH >>>> If you didn't spend so much time off the wagon, you wouldn't still >>>> be so fat. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> Rachel >> (New Zealand) >Sad, pathetic little excuse for a man. You mean it's male? Someone better tell him. He's trying *so* hard to prove it. Yes, indeed. Haven't had once since I started and am 11.5 lbs down. I know it's mostly water, but still motivating. I feel great on a daily basis now. >>Can somebody please outline their experience with headaches during the >>induction phase of low carb eating? I have just began my regime and I [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Rachel > (New Zealand) |
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