https://bioenergetic.forum/topic/149/peaty-migraine-remedies/21

My background:

I have suffered from migraines for the past 11 years, with attacks increasing in frequency and severity over time. Historically, milk was a strong trigger (I wasn't intolerant earlier). I went to several doctors and it was always the same: run blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, skull x-rays, and all results were normal. Doctors gave me random advice: drink more water, avoid triggers, eliminate all dairy, try these antidepressants (which I refused).

But migraines kept increasing in pain and frequency to one or two crises per week.In 2022, I made some progress after following an 'anti-migraine' diet on a book, by completely removing seed oils (unfortunately, I removed most of the sugar too, though I kept a bit of honey, fruits, and nuts). However, I still had about one episode per month on average, which drained my energy, not to mention the awful pain. But I had a very strict diet, avoiding lots of things, which reduced my quality of life.

After reading a study about the positive effects of low-dose aspirin on Migraines, I tried taking 100mg daily since last December. The results have been incredible—only 4 episodes of migraine, the best I’ve felt in 11 years—and milk stopped triggering migraines entirely (and many other triggers are gone, plus the pain was less intense). Looking into why aspirin worked so well for me led me to Dr. Ray Peat's work, and I'm glad I found this forum.

3 weeks ago I started measuring my body temperature, and it's always below 36.4°C (on average 36°C). While I no longer get migraines, I’m trying to reintroduce milk, but it still caused me discomfort. Yesterday, for the first time, I didn’t have any discomfort with milk. I’m also eating lots of honey and Rapadura (brown sugar), a daily carrot, and I also tried 4mg of Cypro once per week (good results, but will try a smaller dosage like 2mg). I am now avoiding not only seed oils but also nuts or anything else with PUFAs. I feel like I'm improving, haven’t had a migraine since I started peating, and I feel warmer and with more energy, but my temperature when waking up is still below 36.4°C—maybe it will take more time. I am supplementing Selenium and thinking of adding myo-inositol to support the thyroid.

Still have doubts, but I must say that for the first time, I see the light at the end of the tunnel—I’m very happy. I’m very grateful for Dr. Ray Peat's work and for this community for perpetuating his work. Thanks.