angelloz Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have a horrible problem with migraine triggers and cannot drink sports drinks, vitamin water, even the thermo tabs have natural flavors that can be a trigger. I have read many of you make your own solutions. For myself I have found Pacific organic oat milk works very well. It has sodium , potassium, a fair amount of calcium, vitamin D and riboflavin. No ingredients that trigger my migraines. I get the plain original. It tastes very sweet even though there is no added sugar so I dilute it with water to suit my taste. Just thought this might help someone else with the same issues. Happy Tuesday to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks for sharing angelloz, happy Tuesday to you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statesof Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Angelloz, do you know what ingrediant it is in those sports drinks that triggers migraines for you?I've been fine with gatorade but my brain doesn't seem to like other drinks with alot of potassium: certain vitamin water, coconut water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arez2row Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Have you ever tried mixing the gatorade/powerade with water? I find it helpful with bad headaches/post-IVIG infusion migraines. I like it because you can add half the amount of powder to the recommended amount of water. At least then you still get the benefits of the electrolytes, sugar, vitamins etc. but in a lesser amounts, and I haven't gotten any side effects from it.. My body tends to be very finicky when it comes to food/drinks, etc. Just thought I would share a suggestion! Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelloz Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 For me any artificial sweetener triggers a migraine. MSG is another problem that is hidden in many ways. I have a table that lists things, you might see listed under ingredients, that probably contain MSG...this includes natural flavoring. MSG can be natural not chemical but it is still a trigger for me. Whey or soy protein are on the list as well. Migraines may or may not be related to my autonomic issues as I had them long before autonomic problems began, but it sure makes me more symptomatic all around. For one thing it is hard to stay hydrated when you are throwing up etc... Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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