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Migraine Could Be Set Off By A Constituent Of What You Eat - Read About A Less Common Dietary Trigger

It may seem simplistic but before you can light upon a remedy for migraine you need to become a detective and track down what is at the root of it. Do you know what your migraine trigger is? Read on to discover an unusual one.

There are several possible causes of migraine, and sometimes they are dietary. But when asked which foods are most often suspected of causing migraines, most people will promptly reply "red wine, chocolate and cheese".

They may be surprised to find out that as long ago as 1979 in a study on migraine and food intolerances published in the prestigious Lancet, eggs were amongst the most common foods cited as problematic.

In fact, eggs are one of the most prevalent allergens. They are also one of the most reliable to test for - unlike other foods.

Unfortunately, egg is in numerous food items, from baked goods to cake icing, and it is a myth that cooking renders it safe! Children with migraines are commonly intolerant of eggs plus at least two other trigger foods, and can gain relief simply by eliminating these foods from their diet. However, because eggs are an important source of protein, they should not be removed from the diet unless you are certain they're causing you a problem. A food intolerance test or trial exclusion for three weeks ought to give you ample evidence to have a meaningful discussion with a qualified health professional as to whether exclusion will be beneficial.

One surprising place where egg is found is in vaccines. Measures have been taken to combat exposure to egg by deriving the vaccines from embryos, but new developments seem to show that even minimal exposure to chicken produce of any sort can be dangerous.

For those who are highly sensitive even inhalation could be dangerous. Workers in a confectionery factory breathing the powdered egg white found in the decorative icing suffered asthmatic attacks, so exposure to an egg allergen is conceivable even when you are not eating eggs!

Egg white can even be found in vaginal suppositories or in nappy rash ointment, and if an allergic reaction as severe as asthma or anaphylactic shock is possible, why not a migraine?

The sad thing about small children and food allergies is their inability to get across the point that there is a problem. Also, misdiagnosis is common, due to the inability of parents or doctors to precisely record symptoms.

A child who has eaten ice cream and repeatedly suffered a migraine afterwards could be allergic to the milk or the eggs in the product, and a firm determination is necessary to confirm which it is.

Eggs are such a strong allergen that many doctors advocate not serving eggs to children under two, as once an allergen is triggered, the body can build up a memory of it and it may cause you more problems down the line.

There are several foods that if avoided or given very occasionally can prevent a red flag going up in a child's immune system. Eggs are a bit of a conundrum, what with the yolk and the white - recently, studies have shown that while the yolk of the egg is high in cholesterol, the white contains the means to combat it.

Normally, after 12 months with no adverse effects, you can try to reintroduce foods one at a time. If migraines come back, you will know you discovered a major trigger, and do your best to avoid it in the future.

Eggs are good for you - except when they're not!