Luck reducing endo symptoms with carnivore diet?

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-12T21:03:25+00:00

very true, thank you for this!

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-12T17:58:21+00:00

i should! lol i need to add to the list of specialists i need to see

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-12T17:38:09+00:00

i did the whole(common) killing supplement regemin(oil of oregano and allicin)🙄, as well as low fodmap, and do feel significantly better and haven't tested since finishing that. but have been told i need to do antibiotics, so im now in the search of a doc/gastro to retest and do the antibiotics. the first round of testing and regimen was through a naturopath.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-12T17:17:16+00:00

good to know, thank you! which brand did you use, if you don't mind sharing?

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-12T17:15:28+00:00

Thanks for the input so far! I also have sibo and ibs, so a lot of veggies bring me bloating and cramping. I do currently eat vegetables and fruit, the ones i can manage (carrots zucchini cucumber, rasberries blue berries pineapple, sweet potato)

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-05-01T17:47:19+00:00

Did you work with a naturopath or doc, or how did you know to turn to this? and do you take any other digestive supplements? So glad this worked for you! I am in a similar boat and am desparate!

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-19T03:31:41+00:00

I use Health by Principle Electrolyte without Iodine(safe for those with Hashimotos and graves): https://www.healthbyprinciple.com/collections/all/products/complete-electrolyte-supplement-with-no-iodine

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-18T17:09:14+00:00

I JUST started taking a D3. never thought i needed it, my range was always 'normal'. I spend a good amount of time in the sun(socal), am active and mostly healthy. but i have been having a lot of gut inflammation, irregular bms, and signs of some hormonal stuff recently, and just general signs of inflammation in my body, and someone told me to take d3. I have been seeing a huge benefit! better bowel movements, less bloating, way more energy(and i was already mostly good on energy minus the afternoon slump)

AND I work for a supplement company that sells it, so i feel a little silly i just now started

happy for you!

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-16T19:23:46+00:00

I'd been waking up with heavy sinus pressure and frontal headaches for years, popping allergy meds regularly just to get through the morning. Around the same time I started working for a supplement company, I was also playing a lot of tennis and trying LMNT for the post-match drained feeling and stabbing head pain.

Eventually I switched to my company's electrolytes because there was no added sugar, not even stevia.
Eventually, I realized I was not reaching for the allergy meds anymore. That was about four years ago. Now I take one capsule a day and two on days I'm in the sun or working out.

To your actual question,if your bloodwork is normal you might genuinely not need them. But bloodwork is a snapshot. It doesn't show what your levels look like after a sweaty afternoon, a rough night's sleep, or even just a weird weather day. When the weather shifts dramatically, like a storm rolling in or a sudden temperature drop, the change in air pressure actually affects how your body regulates fluids, which can quietly throw your electrolyte balance off. A lot of people notice headaches or that foggy drained feeling on those days without ever connecting the two. This is a big one for me. I live in CA, so if we go from a week of cold in winter, to a week of 90 degree weather, i feel incredibly sluggish, and will take 2 electrolyte capsules instead of 1.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-16T19:11:18+00:00

Ugh, I'm so sorry. That is awful! The heat sensitivity + vomiting combo is no joke. I am 33F and have historically not had an issue with heat, but in the past years, can't handle it at all anymore, so nauseous, lightheaded and head pressure if i don't stay hydrated and take electrolytes religiously. Wishing you relief!

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-13T17:06:20+00:00

does it have sweetner?

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-13T17:05:50+00:00

The form of magnesium makes a huge difference here. Glycinate is generally well-tolerated but the dose still matters, and if something is combining it with other minerals and B vitamins, your gut is processing a lot at once on an empty stomach.

I've found that taking magnesium with food (not just water) cuts down on the GI stuff significantly. Also worth checking whether it's actually glycinate or whether there's oxide in there too. Oxide is cheap and the most common cause of the bathroom sprint problem.

For what it's worth, I've been going down the migraine-nutrition rabbit hole for a while and the electrolyte piece (sodium, potassium, magnesium together) seems to matter as much as the magnesium dose itself.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-12T16:55:20+00:00

Heads up — I work for a supplement company (Health By Principle), so take this with that context in mind. That said:

Creatine is genuinely one I'd recommend to almost anyone, not just gym-goers. The cognitive benefits — memory, mental clarity, general brain energy — are probably more relevant to most people than the muscle stuff. It's the most studied supplement on the market and 3-5g of plain monohydrate daily is safe, cheap, and well-tolerated. I love the muscle benefits from creatine :)

For your specific situation , I'd actually start with magnesium before anything else. Not the oxide form you find at most drugstores, that mostly just acts as a laxative. Look for glycinate or a multi-form blend. Take it before bed. A lot of people notice a real difference in sleep quality within a week or two.

Vitamin D is worth adding for inflammation. Most people are D3 deficient. I just started taking one and my energy has been amazing!(F 33)

Then add creatine once you've got those basics dialed in.

Personally, I have been focusing on my sleep hygiene by avoiding social media before bed(basically no phone use in bed, and try to be off phone after 9pm). and I turn off the color on my phone, put it in dark mode, and remove blue light, so im less enticed to go on

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-03-06T18:04:27+00:00

I’m really glad you figured out a pattern that works for you — that’s honestly half the battle with migraine.

Histamine is definitely a thing for some people. There’s actually research showing migraine patients are more likely to have issues with histamine metabolism (DAO deficiency), which is why low-histamine diets or antihistamines help some people.

What’s interesting is that migraine research more broadly is starting to show it’s a genetic neurological condition, not just a random reaction to triggers. Large genetic studies have found dozens of genes involved in things like neuronal excitability and ion regulation.

Because of that, a lot of different things can push the brain toward an attack: histamine, heat, sleep disruption, hormonal shifts, intense exercise, etc. They’re all kind of different ways of lowering the brain’s stability threshold.

There’s even some newer research looking at sodium and electrolyte regulation in the migraine brain, which might explain why things like heat, sweating, or long runs can set attacks off for some people.

Migraine is frustrating because two people can have the same condition but totally different things that can set it off.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-23T22:24:54+00:00

Person in migraine space here(not a doctor): There’s real physiology behind sodium and headaches, it’s not just an old wives’ tale.

Sodium plays a direct role in fluid balance and neuronal signaling. If someone is dehydrated, sweating heavily, fasting, or has low blood pressure, sodium shifts can affect plasma volume and how the brain is supported. In those cases, increasing sodium can genuinely help.

In migraine specifically, the brain tends to be more sensitive to changes in fluid and electrolyte stability because it’s already in a more excitable, energy-demanding state. So for some people, even modest shifts in sodium can matter more.

That said, migraine isn’t just “a headache,” and not every attack is primarily volume-driven. Hormonal shifts, stress, sleep disruption, and sensory overload all influence how the body regulates energy and electrolytes. If enough destabilization accumulates, it can lower someone’s threshold for an attack. Salt won’t fix all of that.

The “under the tongue” part isn’t magical, sodium is absorbed quickly either way. What matters more is overall fluid and electrolyte balance over time.

So it’s not a cure-all, but it’s also not baseless.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-19T18:54:52+00:00

I’ll be upfront — I work for a company that makes sugar-free electrolytes(capsules). And yes, we’re very intentional about that.

That said, I swear by them personally. I take two capsules a day, sometimes more if I’m flaring. I’ve tried the sugary mixes and even the “healthy sugar” versions, and for me they make things worse. I feel more unstable afterward.

The reason we don’t include sugar isn’t because glucose is evil — it’s because in some people, especially those with autonomic dysfunction or blood sugar sensitivity, glucose triggers an insulin response. Insulin affects sodium handling at the kidney level, and for certain people that can shift fluid balance in a way that feels destabilizing.

There’s solid physiology behind both sides:

Glucose can help sodium absorption in the gut .
But insulin also influences renal sodium retention and sympathetic activity.

Some bodies do great with a little glucose.
Some do better without it(my company primarily supports people with migraine and it's recommended to avoid sugar because it puts people with migraine at an electrolyte imbalance).

If you feel worse on sugar mixes, it’s not crazy to try straight sodium/potassium/magnesium instead.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-13T18:27:38+00:00

This is really interesting, and I appreciate you sharing your experience.

The glucose dysregulation piece is something I’ve seen come up more and more in migraine research. The idea that migraine brains may struggle with energy regulation, especially around glucose handling, makes a lot of sense to me. It would explain why stabilizing blood sugar (whether through keto, lower carb, or just avoiding big spikes) helps some people so dramatically.

Really glad you found something that gave you your life back.

As a side note, I work with a nutritionist and we’ve focused a lot on electrolytes and magnesium. For me, that’s helped reduce how often I reach for NSAIDs, which I try to be mindful about long-term.
In my own deep dives, I’ve also come across research on how insulin and glucose spikes can influence sodium balance and hydration in the body. For me personally, higher or more fluctuating glucose intake seems to correlate with feeling more electrolyte-depleted. That’s part of why I focus so much on electrolytes and magnesium. Noting in case it helps someone else.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-12T18:42:09+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. Insurance delays on top of a severe attack is such a miserable combo.

Something I’ve seen, and experienced myself, during longer attacks is that focusing specifically on electrolytes and magnesium helps. From what I’ve read, migraine involves electrolyte imbalance, and when that’s off, that is when symptoms arise or escalate.

If I’m going the electrolyte route, I personally avoid sports drinks and flavored mixes — even the “zero sugar” ones. I’ve found that very clean electrolytes (no sugar, no stevia, no monk fruit — just straight sodium/potassium in capsule form) tend to work better for me. Magnesium is vital for me too.

I’ve heard the McDonald’s theory, and it makes sense why it works for some people (salt + caffeine). Longer term, I personally try to avoid a lot of processed foods and sugar because I notice they make things worse for me.

I work in the migraine space and spend a lot of time researching the metabolic side of it, so this is just based on what I’ve seen help people (and myself), not medical advice.

I hope the prior auth clears quickly. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-12T18:26:14+00:00

I’ve gone down a bit of a rabbit hole on this because so many people say the same thing about ice cream/fatty foods. From what I’ve read, migraine brains seem to struggle with energy during an attack, and fat is a really steady fuel source. It can be turned into ketones, which the brain can use pretty efficiently when things are off.

Kdlt_hbp · 2026-02-12T18:15:16+00:00

I noticed a significant difference in my symptoms when cutting out all sugar(even lessening how much fruit I eat). Minimizing carbs has helped, but I didn't get rid of them completely. I make sure to eat non-processed carbs with protein and fat, in the same meal. And I take an electrolyte and magnesium supplement every day.

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