I get headaches sometimes when I eat something sweet .?

Question

I also get headaches when I drink regular sodas. I have to have diet, caffeine free sodas. I am very limited to sweets too. What is wrong with me?

Answer 1

Many people have experienced headaches from sweets. Especially with sugar substitutes, such as those that are found in diet sodas, sugars like splenda, and other artificial sweeteners. Caffeine also can cause headaches and many sodas have caffeine. Don't take this lightly - if you've been experiencing these headaches, you should stop consuming these drinks because who knows what effect it will have on your health in the long run, and getting headaches is reason enough to realize that all these carbonated drinks are unhealthy. Switch to organic juices and herbal teas instead.

Caffeine and migraine

Caffeine is contained in many food products (cola, tea, chocolates, coffee) and OTC analgesics. Caffeine in low doses can increase alertness and energy, but caffeine in high doses can cause insomnia, irritability, anxiety, and headaches. The over-use of caffeine-containing analgesics causes rebound headaches. Furthermore, individuals who consume high levels of caffeine regularly are more prone to develop withdrawal headaches when caffeine is stopped abruptly.

Chocolate, wine, tyramine, MSG, nitrites, aspartame and migraine

Chocolate has been reported to cause migraine headaches, but scientific studies have not consistently demonstrated an association between chocolate consumption and headaches. Red wine has been shown to cause migraine headaches in some migraine sufferers, but it is not clear whether white wine also will cause migraine headaches. Tyramine (a chemical found in cheese, wine, beer, dry sausage, and sauerkraut) can precipitate migraine headaches, but there is no evidence that consuming a low-tyramine diet can reduce migraine frequency. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been reported to cause headaches, facial flushing, sweating, and palpitations when consumed in high doses on an empty stomach. This phenomenon has been called Chinese restaurant syndrome. Nitrates and nitrites (chemicals found in hotdogs, ham, frankfurters, bacon and sausages) have been reported to cause migraine headaches. Aspartame, a sugar-substitute sweetener found in diet drinks and snacks, has been reported to trigger headaches when used in high doses for prolonged periods

Answer 2

I believe chocolate releases a chemical in the brain called endorphins which make you feel good and are a natural pain killer the same chemical is released during sex so despite the womens favourite old excuse of not having sex because she has a headache does not really stand as sex would actually be a good cure for it. Lol I don't know about you but I'll stick to the chocolate.

Answer 3

I just went to the Doctor for my headaches and he said that certain foods can trigger them. Its different for everyone but among the most common is an ingredient found in chocolate and dark colored sodas like coke or pepsi. I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the ingredient though :( but i hope that helps a little!! (just read what Curious George wrote. And that is exactly what my doctor told me!!)

Answer 4

It would seem to me that the caffeine in these foods does not agree with you and should be avoided. Your body is sensitive to it.

Answer 5

Have yourself checked for diabetes. ~

Answer 6

well then try eating healthy food duh.