It's been exactly 1 year ago that I did the 1-2-3 Heal Your Headache diet.
While overall I'm convinced there's merit and truth to it, the reality is that I'm unwilling to make the life changes necessary to live pain free. I'd have to completely give up nuts, avocado, caffeine, soy, alcohol and chocolate. I honestly think I could eliminate all but chocolate if I had too, and if it guaranteed me no pain. But since I can't control the other factors at all (weather, hormones, etc.) it seems to be pointless to give up so many foods I enjoy so much. So while I've cut back on all of those things (except chocolate, I'll be honest), I still have a lot of headaches.
This winter, like every winter, has been difficult. I'm still having 2-4 headaches a week and it's miserable. The latest thing I'm trying is called Nerve Blocking. It's where my neurologist shoots my head up with Novocain in an attempt to block the pain receptors. My neuro thinks it will take 3-4 cycles to see if this is effective. "Effective" in migraine world means a 50% reduction. So I'm halfway into this new treatment and optimistic.
If this doesn't work I'll try acupuncture next.
