Does sugar consumption seem to cause these headaches in anyone else? I know alcohol is a big no no. But since alcohol breaks down in the bloodstream to sugar(I think) I am wondering about this. I will stop eating stuff containing sugar and see if it helps and let you all know. I am still looking for the demon in my backyard. I have a place that needs fertilizer and we all know what the demon is full of!
Sophia
I gotta laugh, it hurts too much to cry.

Hej Sophia.

Please read this:

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Hope it is of some worth for you.

Hilsen fra Nederlanderne.

maalstroom wrote on Jul 13^th, 2008 at 5:40am:

Hej Sophia. Please read this: START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or END PRINTPAGE Hope it is of some worth for you. Hilsen fra Nederlanderne.

Hi and thanks but all I got was the home page??? I will keep looking as it is probably under my nose. Sophia

Actually, it's the other way around. Sugar is consumed by yeast in the fermentation process, and the yeast gives off two byproducts: alcohol and CO2.

wrote on Jul 13^th, 2008 at 8:58am:

Actually, it's the other way around. Sugar is consumed by yeast in the fermentation process, and the yeast gives off two byproducts: alcohol and CO2.

never thought about that bill. thats a good point.

when i'm in cycle chocolate is a trigger for me. among other things.  

Quote:

What Should I Avoid As a CH sufferer? Everyone is different, and even though cluster cycles happen on a schedule - they can be induced in patients by giving nitroglycerine. This shows there are some chemical triggers ... some patients have reported gas and other emission fumes as a trigger, as well as solvents and ammonia. During an active CH cycle many patients find that alcohol is a sure headache trigger ... even a few sips of beer can trigger a painful bout ... so spare yourself and don't drink at all till you know your cycle is over. Sometimes moving or visiting a different climate, altitude, humidity zone, time-zone or latitude can set off adaptive reactions in the hypothalamus which lead to an isolated Episode or even start a CH 'cycle', but this is highly specific to the individual. A number of other precipitating factors have been noted in a smaller number of patients and include stress, relaxation, exposure to heat or cold, glare, hay fever attacks, and, occasionally, the ingestion of specific foods (chocolate, eggs, dairy products). There is some evidence that head trauma can precipitate the syndrome.

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