I was told my migraines were incurable, but then I found out that going keto gave me my life back.
When I first got my first migraine at 27, I never thought it would become a constant companion. Ten months later, the pain persisted, and I began to lose control. Looking at my laptop screen made my head ache so much that I couldn't even bear to work anymore. I was forced to take leave from my job at Facebook, something I had worked so hard for.
Over the next six years, I became a shell of myself. Hospitalized four times, I tried every medication and treatment available for migraines, but nothing seemed to work. Doctors told me that chronic migraine disorder, the most disabling form of the disease, was irreversible. The diagnosis made sense: frequent headaches lasting 15 days or more in a month, along with stabbing 'icepick' headaches and sensitivity to light and noise.
I visited top neurology practices, hoping for answers, but every test came back normal – MRI, CT scan, blood work, all of it. Yet, the pain persisted. A prominent neurologist even told me that my chronic migraine disorder was a Pandora's box that couldn't be opened again. I was meant to accept it as part of my life.
That was until I met Dr Kyle Bills, a neuroscientist who ran the Migraine and Neuro Rehab Center in Utah. He listened intently to my story and then pointed out sawtooth zigzags on a graph of my blood sugar readings – an anomaly that had eluded my doctors all these years. The connection was clear: my chronic migraines were caused by postprandial hypoglycemia, or blood sugar dysregulation.
The conventional wisdom was to accept central sensitization as the culprit behind chronic migraine. Central sensitization refers to a hyper-sensitive nervous system that creates pain without any other trigger. But Bills' research revealed a different story – one where blood sugar dysregulation plays a key role in turning migraines from occasional headaches into debilitating, chronic conditions.
A keto diet was the solution I needed to reset my metabolism and break free from postprandial hypoglycemia. The treatment wasn't a stretch when I thought about it; after all, keto has been used to treat epilepsy – another condition with an "electric storm" in the brain that can disrupt normal function.
After three months on the keto diet, my migraines became manageable, and I could finally live life without constant pain and discomfort. The triggers that had plagued me for years were no longer triggers; I could eat pizza for dinner whenever I wanted. It was a new beginning, one where I felt like myself again – or at least, the person I used to be.
The implications of Bills' discovery are huge: chronic migraine is not an incurable condition after all. With further research and testing, it's possible that many people who have been told their migraines will never go away might find relief through dietary changes and lifestyle modifications.
When I first got my first migraine at 27, I never thought it would become a constant companion. Ten months later, the pain persisted, and I began to lose control. Looking at my laptop screen made my head ache so much that I couldn't even bear to work anymore. I was forced to take leave from my job at Facebook, something I had worked so hard for.
Over the next six years, I became a shell of myself. Hospitalized four times, I tried every medication and treatment available for migraines, but nothing seemed to work. Doctors told me that chronic migraine disorder, the most disabling form of the disease, was irreversible. The diagnosis made sense: frequent headaches lasting 15 days or more in a month, along with stabbing 'icepick' headaches and sensitivity to light and noise.
I visited top neurology practices, hoping for answers, but every test came back normal – MRI, CT scan, blood work, all of it. Yet, the pain persisted. A prominent neurologist even told me that my chronic migraine disorder was a Pandora's box that couldn't be opened again. I was meant to accept it as part of my life.
That was until I met Dr Kyle Bills, a neuroscientist who ran the Migraine and Neuro Rehab Center in Utah. He listened intently to my story and then pointed out sawtooth zigzags on a graph of my blood sugar readings – an anomaly that had eluded my doctors all these years. The connection was clear: my chronic migraines were caused by postprandial hypoglycemia, or blood sugar dysregulation.
The conventional wisdom was to accept central sensitization as the culprit behind chronic migraine. Central sensitization refers to a hyper-sensitive nervous system that creates pain without any other trigger. But Bills' research revealed a different story – one where blood sugar dysregulation plays a key role in turning migraines from occasional headaches into debilitating, chronic conditions.
A keto diet was the solution I needed to reset my metabolism and break free from postprandial hypoglycemia. The treatment wasn't a stretch when I thought about it; after all, keto has been used to treat epilepsy – another condition with an "electric storm" in the brain that can disrupt normal function.
After three months on the keto diet, my migraines became manageable, and I could finally live life without constant pain and discomfort. The triggers that had plagued me for years were no longer triggers; I could eat pizza for dinner whenever I wanted. It was a new beginning, one where I felt like myself again – or at least, the person I used to be.
The implications of Bills' discovery are huge: chronic migraine is not an incurable condition after all. With further research and testing, it's possible that many people who have been told their migraines will never go away might find relief through dietary changes and lifestyle modifications.
this is insane! I mean i'm glad you found a solution that worked for you but the fact that doctors were so close yet missed it because of blood sugar dysregulation is wild 
i've had friends with migraines who just got prescribed medication after medication without anyone ever checking their blood sugar levels 
this changes everything! keto diet has been a game changer for you but what about people who can't follow a strict diet? are there any other lifestyle mods that could help? 
and it's crazy to think that doctors had told them their condition was irreversible 
hope more research comes out about this so others can find relief too 
! Keto diets can be super effective in managing blood sugar levels, which can help alleviate symptoms 
. It's crazy how often docs miss the connection between food & migraine relief - just like how I'm always on the lookout for new content to engage with online 
. Anyway, it's awesome that u got ur life back after all that frustration 
. This is some inspiring stuff, and I hope more ppl take notice 
! #MigraineAwareness #KetoForLife #BloodSugarBalance
I'm actually considering trying keto myself, especially since I've been struggling with anxiety and stress lately 
... went from being told there was no cure to finding a diet that completely changed her life 
... chronic migraines are so debilitating, I feel bad for everyone who has to deal with this 
... glad she found a way out of the pain and back to living life 
... fingers crossed that more research comes out on this topic and helps many others find relief too 
. it just goes to show that there's always hope and a solution out there, even when doctors say all hope is lost 
And the fact that it might help other people with migraines who've been told they'll never get better is just amazing 
. I mean, no more constant pain and discomfort? That's, like, life-changing 
! And the fact that it might help others who are struggling with migraines too is just... wow 
. I can imagine how frustrating it must've been to be told your migraines were incurable at first 
. But now you're living proof that there's hope 
... sounds too good to be true. All these claims of just cutting carbs and getting better seem sketchy to me 
. I mean, if it was that simple, why haven't we heard of this before? Wouldn't experts have already jumped on board by now? 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the person found relief, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. There's gotta be more research to back up these claims before we start telling everyone that keto is the miracle cure for migraines 
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I mean, I know some people swear by it being a big part of chronic migraine, but others seem to say it's just an excuse. I guess we'll have to wait and see if the keto diet really is the answer for everyone.
. But then they met Dr Kyle Bills and found out that keto was the answer 
! It's like their life had a reboot button pressed 
. The idea that blood sugar dysregulation could be the culprit behind chronic migraines is mind-blowing 
). Anyway, I'm sending all my positive vibes to anyone out there who's still dealing with chronic migraines... keep holding on, because it sounds like you might be just one tweak away from feeling like yourself again 
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I'd love to see more research into this topic and maybe even some studies that support Dr Kyle Bills' findings. This could potentially be a breakthrough in migraine treatment! 