Headaches

[dizzydelly]

Hi
I have been on induction now for over 10 weeks. Over the last 4 days iv been getting really bad headaches the sort that you take tablets for but you still get a dull ache, it just never quite goes!
Any ideas
Thanks

 

[athenagold]

The new atkins book suggests adding salt to your food, half a teaspoon throughout the day and that helps with the side effects. It's worked for me , maybe it'll help you x

 

[dizzydelly]

Thanks will try that.

 

[MaxieP]

I have been in bed with a migraine for the past 2 days straight. Once it started raining it cleared a little. Maybe it's because of the air pressure?

 

[MissyMustDoIt]

i hope ur drinking enough water xx

 

[Jim]

add salt, I've never heard of that Athena. Sounds like Atkins flu to me.

 

[athenagold]

add salt, I've never heard of that Athena. Sounds like Atkins flu to me.

Yes, it's in the new atkins book, says that if you add salt or have salty broth from the start it helps the side effects of the diet

 

[Jim]

OK, or plenty of bacon then.

 

[athenagold]

OK, or plenty of bacon then.

Yea lol

 

[Jiggly]

I find a few salty cashews always helps, but not too many, they are a bit moreish.

 

[Jim]

and very very high carb don't forget.

 

[dizzydelly]

Thanks everyone
I have increased my water intake and so far today have not had one!

 

[Cinta]

lol Jim 'bacon', you are such a bloke!

Remember that Dizzy, don't slack on the water!! x

 

[Jim]

I am what I am Sharon.

 

[Jiggly]

and very very high carb don't forget.

Unfortunately yes, 18/100g eek, so only a dessertspoon for me.

 

[Zosaphine]

I'd say up your water intake a little bit Hun

 

[Steve S]

...or bacon.

Joking aside, I've been wondering if my headaches over the last few days have been related to low salt levels, as indicated by the '72 DADR book. Interestingly, after having a *cough* generous *cough* portion of bacon for breakfasts, I've been feeling decidedly better.

Best way to get more salt in for my money. YMMV.