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I Have Been On A Strict Low FODMAP Diet For
Question: I have been on a strict low FODMAP diet for 2 years.
I have had 2 colonoscopys both clear all good.
I take a low grade thyroid pill.
Up until a month ago I drank Gluten free beer or scotch on Saturdays
After eating I now feel tired and heavy in my head for 1- 2 hours.
Last week one day I experienced a series of symptoms like never before, heavy head, tired, foggy brain, agitated, sinus migraine behind my eyes and sinus, migraine headache shooting front to back, pressure on my temples and mild nausea. They all went away. Haven't had them since other than the heavy head and low grade tinunitus.
However what is odd is when I attempted to drink a scotch and water I got a splitting migraine on the first sip. I stopped drinking and it went away.
What is going on with me ? My GP referred me to a Neurologist but I don't think that's the correct specialist. I need help.
I have had 2 colonoscopys both clear all good.
I take a low grade thyroid pill.
Up until a month ago I drank Gluten free beer or scotch on Saturdays
After eating I now feel tired and heavy in my head for 1- 2 hours.
Last week one day I experienced a series of symptoms like never before, heavy head, tired, foggy brain, agitated, sinus migraine behind my eyes and sinus, migraine headache shooting front to back, pressure on my temples and mild nausea. They all went away. Haven't had them since other than the heavy head and low grade tinunitus.
However what is odd is when I attempted to drink a scotch and water I got a splitting migraine on the first sip. I stopped drinking and it went away.
What is going on with me ? My GP referred me to a Neurologist but I don't think that's the correct specialist. I need help.
Brief Answer:
Probably migraine caused by alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to migraine.
Migraine can be triggered by many factors such as noises, stress, bright lights and alcohol consumption.
In your case, migraine seems to be triggered by alcohol.
So,I recommend to avoid the alcohol for a while.
I also suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
I agree with your doctor that you should see a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably migraine caused by alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to migraine.
Migraine can be triggered by many factors such as noises, stress, bright lights and alcohol consumption.
In your case, migraine seems to be triggered by alcohol.
So,I recommend to avoid the alcohol for a while.
I also suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
I agree with your doctor that you should see a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
The question is why? One sip? Never happened before!
Brief Answer:
Small amounts of alcohol can cause migraine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Alcohol has a mechanism of increasing the blood flow in the brain causing headaches.
It may trigger migraine at any point of life.
So, I recommend to avoid alcohol consumption.
Hope it helps dear,
Take care.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Small amounts of alcohol can cause migraine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Alcohol has a mechanism of increasing the blood flow in the brain causing headaches.
It may trigger migraine at any point of life.
So, I recommend to avoid alcohol consumption.
Hope it helps dear,
Take care.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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