The “Skinny” on Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery and Migraine

[Alex Brecher 10,494]

"Research increasingly suggests that obesity is an exacerbating factor for Migraine. However, it is less clear whether weight loss may help to alleviate migraine in obese individuals. The relationship between migraine and obesity is an emerging area of research interest. Some studies have found that migraineurs who suffer from obesity have more frequent and severe headaches compared to those who have normal weight. Most of the studies I have read have shown that severely obese migraineurs experience marked alleviation of headaches after significant weight reduction via bariatric surgery.

After weight-loss surgery, some patients may be at risk for developing severe headaches, a study in 2014 suggests. In a small number of people, their weight loss surgery was associated with a condition known as spontaneous intracranial hypotension -- or low blood pressure in the brain."

It seems that many in our community still suffer debilitating headaches and migraine, even after undergoing weight loss surgery. I recently attended the WLSFA's annual patient event in Portland, OR. There were many vendors with the usual products designed for weight loss surgery patients. This year there was a new vendor called Head-Aid with a really interesting line of innovative products that combat and treat Migraine headaches. It's all-natural and in effervescent powder form which is great for Bariatric patients since it simply mixes with water! Their products are designed to support the relief from the symptoms caused by a migraine, stress and tension headaches, headaches caused by renal dialysis and many other types of headaches. We started carrying this product in the BariatricPal Store. Click here for more info on Head-Aid line of products.

[shedo82773 1,236]

So, is effervescent products different than carbonation? Just curious. I was told no carbonation at all. Thank you for taking time to answer me.

[Alex Brecher 10,494]

24 minutes ago, shedo82773 said:

So, is effervescent products different than carbonation? Just curious. I was told no carbonation at all. Thank you for taking time to answer me.

It's not carbonated. It gives off tiny little bubbles but doesn't have the same effect as a carbonated beverage.

[shedo82773 1,236]

Oh thank you!! My bad!!