What kind of food should a migraine patient avoid?

Answer 1

avoid: Chocolate, aged cheeses, red wine, cafiiene, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans, monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami)
nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods.

Try to avoid stress and tension as well and getting plenty of rest, sleep and do drink lots of water!

Answer 2

It seems to me that every migraine sufferer is different; I didn't have food triggers - mine were hormonal, and as a result I went on birth control pills that enabled me to have only four periods a year so they at least didn't get triggered so often. Whatever foods or any other substances/situations trigger a given person's migraine are the ones that should be avoided, of course.

Answer 3

Everyone is different, so you may want to play around with different foods and see what works for you.

As a migraine sufferer, I can tell you that triggers for me are anything with caffeine in it, such as sodas, coffee, and chocolate. Ironically, many/most migraine medicines have caffeine in them to dilate the blood vessels to relieve the migraine.

Try this website for more ideas of what may help:

Answer 4

Yes of course. It widens the blood vases and it can cause migraines and weakness. I tested this once especially in summer and that was the time I stopped to drink alcohol stuffs. I don't like them at all.

Answer 5

As everyone says everybody is different but I have noticed whenI eat alot of cheese I get migraines, bummerI love cheese!

Answer 6

There's a ton but there different for each person.

Caffeine
chocolate
bananas
some wines
avacados
cured meats

Answer 7

Anything with SUGAR in it would be a good start.
Sugar can affect muscles and their ability to relax, thereby causing an increase in tension.

Answer 8

Avoid food with too much salt or MSG.

Answer 9

i get a migraine if i eat onions.

Answer 10

Chocolate, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and the sun.