Question 1

why do i get headache after eating something sweet?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: There is a long list of things that can trigger migraines or headaches. Maybe is not the "sweet" but something else causing it . Substances hidden in certain foods may trigger them. Sulfites in certain wine, also chocolates, some fruits like straberries, bananas, meat, cheese may trigger it.

Question 2

why do i get headache after eating meals? why do i get headache when i climb up the stairs?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Most likely your blood pressure is running high. Please get your BP checked when you have headache

Question 3

for several days now i get a headache right after eating, regardless of what i eat. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Any past history of migraine? Does migraine runs in your family? Please discuss the possibility of migraine with your doctor.

Question 4

what to do if i get really awful headaches after eating sugar and exercising?

Accepted Answer

May be hypoglycemic: You may be hypoglycemic. After eating processed sugars, you can have an Insulin spike that lasts longer than the sugars and it drops your blood glucose, low, leading to hypoglycemia and headaches. After exercise, you may have used up much of your endogenous stores and then become hypoglycemic. Discuss with your primary. Keep juice handy and next headache after workout, see if it juice helps.

Question 5

i get really awful headaches after eating sugar and exercising. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

?hypoglycemia: In certain circumstances taking a high amount of carbohydrate will cause production of Insulin which may overshoot and cause hypoglycemia. There is a relationship between hypoglycemia and headache in certain individuals.

Question 6

after eating and sitting on the couch i get a pain in the right side of my neck, and gives me slight headache. this has been getting worse, ?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain post  eats: Follow up  in 24- hours  with doctor/urgent care or ER. Do you have DM or HTN or elevated cholesterol? You need to have your carotids and heart evaluated with stress test , doppler and MRA  ASAP, if all negative could consider gallbladder  F/U TODAY.

Question 7

why do i get heartburn and a headache after eating sugar?

Accepted Answer

Sucrose intolerance: Sounds like you are deficient in enzyme sucrase; hence the symptoms. Consult with a GI specialist.

Question 8

can someone tell me why i get headaches after eating tuna? it happens every time and i think it's the frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid sinuses.

Accepted Answer

Depends....: On whether you are eating fresh fish or fish out of a can. You may be sensitive to some of the preservatives in canned food.

Question 9

why do i always get headaches after eating lunch? i also start shaking and heart beats faster.. it happens no matter what i eat

Accepted Answer

Can't tell here: Could be lots of causes, including what and when you eat, meds, caffeine intake, work environment, underlying medical issues-diagnosed already or not, etc. Need to see md, give history, bring diet diary (with symptoms), get examined, tested or referred to specialist (e.g. Ophthalmologist, neurologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist) as appropriate.

Question 10

i am getting hungry constantly, even after eating. i have hunger pans at night to that i sometimes have to satisfy. blood sugar levels and all other blood tests were fine during annual physical (3/17/21). sometimes i get headaches when hungry?

Accepted Answer

: Diabetes or thyroid disorder would be concerns but apparently you tested ok with regard to these. Stress,pregnancy,inadequate sleep are other possibilities. Discuss this further with your physician. If anxiety is the cause, consider stress management therapy.

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For several days now i get a headache right after eating, regardless of what i eat. any suggestions?

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What to do if i get really awful headaches after eating sugar and exercising?

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I get really awful headaches after eating sugar and exercising. what does this mean?

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After eating and sitting on the couch i get a pain in the right side of my neck, and gives me slight headache. this has been getting worse, ?

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Why do i get heartburn and a headache after eating sugar?

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Can someone tell me why i get headaches after eating tuna? it happens every time and i think it's the frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid sinuses.

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Why do i always get headaches after eating lunch? i also start shaking and heart beats faster.. it happens no matter what i eat

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I am getting hungry constantly, even after eating. i have hunger pans at night to that i sometimes have to satisfy. blood sugar levels and all other blood tests were fine during annual physical (3/17/21). sometimes i get headaches when hungry?

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