I have been a migraine sufferer for 8 years. Prior to that I do remember getting a headache when I was too wound up or had too much on my plate but I had always chalked those up to tension. Just recently I was able to visit my family and had a wonderful sit down dinner with my sister in law. During the meal she asks, "So are you allergic to peanuts too? Every time your brother eats peanuts, he gets a headache."
"WHAT!"
That minute I quit eating peanuts...it has been 5 weeks and I haven't had a headache. I am beside myself with joy. I have tried to figure these headaches out for years, removing all the normal migraine related foods from my diet like aged cheeses, chocolate, and red wine. I need to clarify the whole "removal" from my diet. I only removed them for a short while since it didn't seem to make a difference and because I REALLY like dark chocolate.
I really like peanut butter and hadn't realized how much I consumed...it was in my trail mix, granola bars, sandwiches that I would grab on the fly as I was headed out the door to work...etc. It has been difficult to give it up but extremely worth it. My quality of life has increased and I am so grateful for my sister in law. Leave it to the girl in the family to link us all together!!
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