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high protein diet

Treatment for Cluster Headache

A high protein diet for Cluster Headache primarily works by modulating neurotransmitter synthesis and neuroinflammatory processes through increased amino acid availability. The diet may help regulate serotonin and dopamine pathways, potentially reducing neurogenic inflammation and altering pain perception mechanisms associated with cluster headache pathogenesis.

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curlysquirelly

3.0

Energy drinks/coffee and animal protein, which is unfortunate because I was a vegetarian for 20 years, wish I would've discovered this sooner! Not that it fixes it, but definitely helps if I've already medicated and am on the verge of feeling better!

CaffeineHigh protein diet

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Nerdgirl921

3.0

It’s a drop in the hormones that cause menstrual migraines. If you have a bc and you don’t have a period. No migraines should happen or be less severe. Or one that is every three months It didn’t matter to me or my sisters. Many things cause migrai...View more

Hormonal contraceptionDietary modificationHigh protein dietDietary modificationsAltitude therapy

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AudreyAudrey1234

3.0

Cut down on carbs and sugar and eat more protein and natural fats. I’m slowly eliminating carbs altogether to help with chronic migraines. Carbs is what makes you gain weight. Protein and natural fats help you feel full. Just learning this in attempt...View more

Low carb dietHigh protein diet

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sallguud

4.0

Hypnic headaches are common among migrainers. Mine happen between 3am and 5 am. Coincidentally, diabetics also have a 3am problem (nocturnal hypoglycemia). My diabetic bestie pointed this out to me. Sure enough, I can reduce the likelihood or sever...View more

High protein dietTricyclic antidepressants

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