Macadamia - headache

(Allie) #1

I decided to treat myself to some ridiculously expensive macadamia nuts. I don’t normally buy them due to the cost, but it was just a 100g bag (5g net carbs). An hour after eating them, I have a strange fuzzy feeling headache that is similar to a caffeine withdrawal headache (but I know it’s not that). Has anyone ever encountered this? I’m wondering if there’s something in them that my body maybe just isn’t used to…

(Michelle) #2

I have not experienced this. Sorry I cannot help.

(Ernest) #3

Strange. I eat macadamia nuts every day with no issues.
Did you have them as a meal combo or on their own?
Try them again, if you get the same feeling then you’re probably allergic.

(Allie) #4

On their own. Never had any trouble in the past but it’s been a while since I’ve had them… it could be totally unrelated too, just seems very coincidental.

(Dustin Cade) #5

did you check the ingredients list on the bag? did it say anything other than nuts and salt or whatever?

(Allie) #6

100% macadamia and nothing else

(Daniel) #7

wait a week, get more and try again. if it comes back, then you know!

(Mike Glasbrener) #8

If you try them again maybe a different brand in case they “forgot” to mention an preservative or packaging was a problem…

(Allie) #9

Good point. The headache eased after a few hours thankfully. A quick Google told me this type of nut is a fairly common headache trigger… so I may just avoid on future.

(Allie) #10

Well I waited this long before trying them again, and think I better avoid them in future… :frowning:

#11

Sorry to hear that. I never knew they could be a trigger.

(Allie) #12

Neither did I until this happened… :frowning:

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #13

That sucks
:sad_face:

(Vannerd Sowden) #15

Same for me! Also with Almonds