tom Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Ok, ignore the obvious - alcohol. I'm interested in what else can set off a cluster for you. For me, occasionally (even when out of cycle), I have a severe (cluster) reaction to random greasy foods, and I'm working on the theory that I may be allergic to some kind of cooking oil, so curious as to whether any others having the same sort of problems. Let's do some collective research... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHurtsMyHead Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Top 'o' the list: Alcohol Chocolate BBQ sauce (the dark, thick stuff) Next: Non processed cheeses: Blue cheese, american, swiss etc. High sugar content sweets: Poptarts, etc. I live a pretty bland life while in a cluster. :'( Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 BBQ sauce? I wonder which ingredient causes the problem... If you have a hankering for that sort of thing, I can give you an absolutely magic recipe for Chilli Jam (and it's never caused me a problem) : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHurtsMyHead Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Send it on over. The BBQ sauce that's a trigger is whatever they put in Sonny's, Carolina, O'Charlies etc. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Stuff: 2 x 400g tin chopped organic tomatoes 6-8 bird eye chillies (strong) 4 garlic cloves peeled 7cm piece fresh ginger peeled chopped (feel free to use more) 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce 120ml red wine vinegar 375g soft light brown sugar * must be!* 12-20 cardamom pods - split them, remove the seeds and discard the husks. Crush the seeds. You can do this happily when watching TV. 70g raisins I tend to make 4 "recipes" at once (but I have a very big pan) as this lets me make lots of jars. They're generally demanded as Birthday or Christmas presents. Do: Tin toms, chilli, garlic, ginger and soy sauce in food processor, blend till smooth. Place tomato mix in a big non reactive pan over medium heat and add vinegar, sugar, cardamom and raisins. Bring to boil and add chopped toms. Turn down heat and simmer for 45-55 mins. Or until thickened to a chutney surprisingly! Should keep indefinitely. Warm the jars (very clean) and then add the jam hot, putting the lids on before it gets the chance to cool - this is what keeps it sterile. Thick bottomed pans are best, you'll also benefit from having a funnel to pour the jam into jars through (called a jam funnel). I like the 2lb "Kilner" style jars. Bear in mind, nothing gives burns as nasty as hot jam does, and when you stir the bottom of the pan, it will all bubble up, so be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingeling Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 All food high in sugars Fast carbs Processed food Aspartam, msg etc. Wheat Flour, everything unhealthy actually..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 sulphite food preservatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickory Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I have a huge problem with a lot of food during cycle. Foods containing MSG are a big one. MSG is found in so many foods even organic foods that claim not to contain it. Do some research and you'll find it's called other things like autolyzed yeast or soy isolate or even natural flavor. Staying clear of foods that contain higher levels of Tyromine. Tyromine is an excitotoxin and is found in aged, fermented, dried, cured or even ripe foods. Foods that contain aged cheese or foods that contain vinegar are big ones. These foods are not like normal triggers, they don't necessarily trigger an attack immediately. they can take almost 36 hours to effect you. Look up tyromine free diets. It has helped me to reduce the severity and frequency of my CH, during cycle. I hope this helps. Peace Hickory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Alcohol Anything with high salt content Citrus or acidic products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropath Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 CH is also referred to as Histamine Headaches. Essentially a histamine low or free and ph-neutral diet can be helpful for CH. Very High Histamine levels are contained in the following: Alcohol Processed, smoked or cured food Certain Vegetables/Fruits (particularly tomato, strawberry, pineapples) Cheese Soy Products Nuts Vinegars Chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeS Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 The medical profession tend to suggest that the only acceptable triggers for CH are alcohol and nitroglycerine. Here's a somewhat larger list reported by CHers over the years: Air travel Alcohol/red wine Allergies Antibiotics Antihistamine Avocado Barometric pressure changes/storm systems Bright light (strobe lights/shadows/sunlight) Caffeine Cessation of stress Change in seasons (Autumn/Spring) Cheese/strong cheese Chewing/eating Chlorine (swimming pools) Chocolate Cigarette smoke Climate change/holidays Cocaine Cold remedies/nasal sprays Cold/cold environment Coughing/sneezing/nose blowing Crying Dairy products Eggs Exercise Fatigue Flour Heat/warm environment High altitude Histamines Hormonal changes Hot baths/showers Hunger Irregular sleep Long drives Marijuana Mold spores Mother-in-laws MSG Naps Narcotics Nitrites Nitroglycerine Nuts/almonds Peanut butter Pop corn Relaxation Sensory overload (too much noise/activity) Sexual intercourse Shellfish/shrimps Sleep Sleep apnea Smoking Stress Strong smells/solvents (candles/petrol/perfume/paint/glue) Sulphates Sulphites Topical steroids Waking up early Yeast extract (Marmite) Some of them seem a bit bizarre to me and it is interesting that a lot of these can also be used to abort CH too. I'm sure there may be more? -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropath Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Marmite sure could trigger a lot of things in me that are almost as bad as CH....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 The medical profession tend to suggest that the only acceptable triggers for CH are alcohol and nitroglycerine. Here's a somewhat larger list reported by CHers over the years: Sexual intercourse -Lee No probs here then. I have the droop :-/ CArl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 CArl, Don't worry, be happy. You are most likely in some sort of weird moon cycle. Is there anything I can do to help?     Lesliexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 ROTFLMAO at CArl and Leslie!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 CArl, Is there anything I can do to help?     Lesliexx Could be dangerous Leslie. I reckon the next time I go off, it could be like a Roman Candle :....You might have to up your insurance, & clear the room. CArlxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 CArl, Ins. guy said you would have to sign a waiver. I tried to explain, this was in the interest of science, and helping out fellow CH sufferer, but he didn't care for the term trigger. I'm thinking some practice, out in the open, like the 6th hole of a golf course, might be worth a try. But "everyone is different."Â Â Lesliexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluster Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Quite a while ago maalstroom translated this text: http://www.ck-wissen.de/ckwiki/index.php?title=Cluster_Headache_Triggers from our German website into English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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