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Discussion in 'Low-carb Diet Forum' started by ExD, May 14, 2016.

  1. ExD

    ExD Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Why would a type 2 who keeps his blood sugar consistently below 7 by eating LCHF start having headaches. These have worsened as the months have passed and now it is a constant dull ache - day and night. His doc has prescribed 8 x 5mg tablets of Prednisolone (which is a steroid) per day (to be taken with breakfast) but after a week on these things he's still feeling rough and totally washed out. He's 77 but usually very active and fit, now he's tired and frankly looks dreadful. He's also taking 5mg metformin.
     
    #1 ExD, May 14, 2016 at 9:57 AM
  2. Bluetit1802

    Bluetit1802 Type 2 (in remission!) · Legend

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    Sorry to hear about this. Constant headaches can be very draining.

    Is he dehydrated? That is one common reason for headaches. On LCHF he needs to drink masses of water.
     
    #2 Bluetit1802, May 14, 2016 at 10:44 AM
  3. AndBreathe

    AndBreathe I reversed my Type 2 · Expert
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    Does the person you describe have any other medical issues? There are a million and one reasons for headaches, Have his bloods remained stable whilst taking the steroid? Many people find their levels elevate a bit with steroids.
     
    #3 AndBreathe, May 14, 2016 at 12:14 PM
  4. ExD

    ExD Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Sorry - I don't know him well enough to ask! Silly of me to expect someone on here to have a magic wand and would say 'ah - thats easy its ............ '. I've gained so much help myself from the group I was beginning to expect miracles ..... :) I had a vague thought that metformin could cause headaches.
     
    #4 ExD, May 14, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    Munkki Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    It could, really, be anything. I had headaches during the last few weeks and found that I was not eating enough salt. However, I was eating very tiny amounts of salt, as I was cooking all my food myself and not adding any.
     
    #5 Munkki, May 14, 2016 at 2:13 PM
  6. ExD

    ExD Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Food for thought there, thanks folks. He's been sent for a CT scan so that might bring up a solution (or at least - a reason!)
     
    #6 ExD, Jun 3, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    Jasperville Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    In blood sugar 101, Jenny Ruhl says increase salt intake for headaches, but also take a high dose Magnesium supplement. I have had headaches all my life, but they have reduced dramatically since taking Magnesium.
     
    #7 Jasperville, Jun 3, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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