For those who have/had chronic migraines, I'm wondering how surgery has affected how often you get migraines. It seems like research is mixed on whether or not WLS improves or worsens migraines.

For me a low calorie diet tends to trigger migraines at least in the first few days (though during the pre-op diet I have been mostly ok). I normally take a prescription NSAID for migraines (1-3x times a month), and while my surgeon said I could keep taking it, I'm still a bit worried about taking NSAIDs post-op.

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and have had a migraine every day since. I don't think they'll go until I start eating normally again. I plan on checking with my doctor asap.

Now you have me wondering because the same day I started my liquid diet my migraine and seizures started. I feel better now.

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I've had migraines on and off since puberty. I can usually attribute mine to my monthly cycle or dehydration. Post op I've had some days that it was difficult to get all of my required water in and it usually results in a migraine the next morning. Not getting proper protein can also do this now. When you initially change your diet it's possible that you'll experience headaches or migraines because it's a change to your normal intake. I changed my diet drastically with the guidance of my NUT about 6 weeks before surgery which I think helped the transition to the post op diet.

Makes sense my monthly cycle has a lot to do with my migraine and seizures and change in diet, thanks for the Input.

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You should look into botox for your migraines. My sister gets migraine associated vertigo and botox has helped a lot. I get chronic headaches but it’s usually because I’m dehydrated.

You should look into botox for your migraines. My sister gets migraine associated vertigo and botox has helped a lot. I get chronic headaches but it’s usually because I’m dehydrated.

Have been a migraine sufferer since I was 9 years old, averaging 2 a month. Since surgery, I've only had 2 migraines and 1 headache (9 months out). The 2 migraines were directly due to my having eaten decent amount sugar after 8 pm (woke up with flaming migraine each time about 5 am)...1st was at a wedding and 2nd was celebrating a birthday (had wedding desserts and birthday cake and ice cream). While I've had a sweet from time to time usually early in the day and a small amount. From everything I've read, I believe my new eating plan has allowed me to balance my serotonin and that it went haywire when I ate too much sugar.

The regular headache was direct dehydration.

I still get migraines. They haven't changed as to how often I get them. I'm on about 4 different things for them... One of them being Botox.

I can say that a few times the migraines were caused by stress and just being really really tired. Any other time, I just get them and have no idea why I get them. They just happen... Every day. I'm lucky if they go away on their own for a few days.



Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-130
GW-130
Size- 4, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 34C

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
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I used to get daily migraines now it's close to one a week but I had to drastically change my diet onions caffeine and artificial sweeteners are my triggers also certain scents like vanilla

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