horrible headaches, what gives?

[Mothercooter]

I remember having the headaches last time i tried atkins for a few weeks but i thought that was caffiene withdrawal headaches. I dont drink caffiene anymore and havent for over a year so no withdrawal headaches this time. I started atkins induction friday upon waking. I didnt carb out the night before either just ate the last of the fruit in the house. Everyday since then I have woke with such a horrible headache that i cant get rid of with tylenol or asprin which usually works fine. They are pretty severe and I am starting to wonder if its worth it. Im really discouraged by this point. I dont take headaches well. Give me a root canal or a headache, ugh!!!

Anyone know what these are from? Anyone else have these? Will they subside

[sallyseachange]

Re: horrible headaches, what gives?

Sounds to me like a bout of induction flu. It happens to most and is the body detoxing from the carbs. It only usually lasts a few days, but it can be brutal. However... one morning you will wake up with no headache and a wonderful feeling of energy. Hang in there... it's really worth it!

[Desertthorn]

Re: horrible headaches, what gives?

Sounds like a call to the doctor is in the works. If its not PMS and since its not caffeine withdrawl and since you have had it more than 3 days, I think you can rule out the diet. But is there something else that you have eliminated that might be the cause, like diet cokes or chocolate?
I feel for you, I rarely get headaches and when I do, I just want to sleep them away.

[Mothercooter]

Re: horrible headaches, what gives?

hm... no choc or diet cokes, i dont drink sodas at all. My Dr doesnt support atkins. She supports south beach and would not like me being on atkins at all. So Im hoping i dont have to go and if I did she would blame the diet. There is a lot of pressure in my sinus area in between my eyes so I am thinking sinus headache which i do get often and they can be more stubborn to go away than normal ones but never had one for 3 days.