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Is it possible that salt or sodium could trigger migraines? It may be my imagination, but I think that when I eat too much salt, a migraine follows shortly or at least within a day. I have cut back dramatically on sodium, but still get migraines 2-4 times a month. I'd rather be able to use some sodium for flavoring foods, if it is not a trigger. Thank you, Priscilla.
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Dear Priscilla;
There are over 150 food items that can be related to onset of migraines. If ...
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