Is Chinese food bad for migranes?

Question

I have been told it will trigger your migranes more than other food because it is high with msg. Especially the sesame chicken.

Answer 1

monosodium glutamate is considered a new additive to chinese cuisine and there are chinese restaurants that do not use msg. you can also specifically request to hold on the msg in your meals.

Answer 2

I don't agree with that theory at all. I've been getting migraines for like 25 years. They've been pretty fierce too. I don't think the Chinese food ever triggered mine. I take a wonderful profylactic pill every day- Topomax- What a great pill. MIgraine's have stopped like 90%. Ask your Dr.

Answer 3

When you go out for Chinese food tell them that you are allergic to MSG and ask that it not be put in your food.

BTW: I have suffered from migraines since I was 5 years old and MSG has never triggered one of mine. I guess it is different for everyone.

Answer 4

Yes, the MSG can trigger a migrain headache.

Answer 5

Yes it is the MSG that triggers headaches, specially if you get migraines. There are some places that don't use it, just ask around.

Answer 6

Nope, it just depends with the chef, on how much msg's or ingredients he PUTS in, so the answer is still nope! and ohhhh man, i love chinese foooooood, anyways, hope that helps!

Answer 7

That is true, however, most often you can request that your meal is not made with MSG.

Answer 8

Y E S

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

absolutely