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@mikaylar Has anyone looked at what you are eating and drinking? I had debilitating headaches for 2 years after brain surgery and figured out on my own they were being caused by the aspartame I was getting in a packet of Equal in the morning and a diet pop in the afternoon. I quit using aspartame in my coffee and quit drinking diet pop. My debilitating headaches ended the next day. Seriously. From keeping a headache journal, I identified my other headache triggers, such as hormones in nonorganic chicken, nitrites in bacon, ice cream, red wine, and the weather. I couldn't control the weather, but I could avoid these other things. I really hope you can find relief...I too spent days on the couch doing nothing, i.e. anything I could to avoid getting headaches. Take care! Nancy
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Tx Nancy. I think my headache was triggered by a surgery 2 years ago. Thing is, now the headache is triggering other health issues. If you are on the couch, you know how the body doesn't like it.
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Marko82 here. I'm glad you figured out on your own that aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are problematic. Years ago a Dr told me to stay off all "diet" foods - that they were poisonous. I am very lactose and have diet-controlled Type II Diabetes (age relates) (Metformin and glypizide made me sick) so NO dairy and few carbs.
I use AGAVE syrup as a sweetener because it is natural and non-glycemic (doesn't raise my blood sugar). I use truvia or stevia for the same reason. Finding out what's causing or helping your conditions is a major step. I'm taking sports minerals and electrolytes + a 30mg zinc cap every day. My vibrations are much less - hardly noticeable sometimes.
Good Luck.