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Cheese sets off a migraine, whats an alternative? Dairy free cheese?

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mike67926
mike67926

Hello all,

Hope someone can help? Cheese aged or not aged which I totally love sets off migraines for me and I want to know what is an alternative?

I tried a dairy free, vegan and lactose free cheese but still got a migraine sad 

I have heard it is tyramine that forms as the proteins in cheese break down over time which probably cause the migraine, but even mozzarella cheese causes me migraines and I check the date to make sure its not aged. So what else could it be if its not Tyramine??

Can anyone recommend an alternative? 

thanks in advance

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  • Sgt.lindalee
    Sgt.lindalee mike67926

    Posted

    Cheese can also have DYE in it like tartrazine & others, which can cause Migraines...try an un-aged cheese w/o color (Mozzarella, Ricotta &etcc)limit the amount start w/small pieces...to be sure..Best Wishes💟Hope you get some cheese you can eat🧀

  • kristi13597
    kristi13597 mike67926

    Posted

    The other replies have great advice, such as identifying and avoiding your migraine triggers. I'd recommend taking a lactose digestive enzyme such as Lactaid if you find yourself accidently eating cheese. I also have dairy sensitivity, and take enzymes to prevent symptoms but, please consult with a doctor prior to the above mentioned. Talk to a doctor about your migraine and get tested to find your triggers. For the meantime, steer clear from any kind of cheese unless a professional says you're okay to do so. .

    • mike67926
      mike67926 kristi13597

      Posted

      Thanks, well cheese is the only food that sets of a mirane, even a tiny amount. I have heard cottage cheese should have very low Tyramine but I scared to try it incase it does. Im ok with Dairy though ie milk, cream etc.
  • Guest
    Guest mike67926

    Posted

    i'd probably just stop cheese if I were you. Sorry sad

  • arj50436
    arj50436 mike67926

    Posted

    It's so funny. I crave cheese when I have a migraine. In my case, most of my headaches are probably due to a need for more magnesium. I concur with others, Just stop eating cheese. You love cheese but it doesn't love you back. 

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