I've been working through the "Search this Forum" section, trying to see what all the different causes of headaches could be. I had been a migraine sufferer for over 20 years, and just last year, thanks to a couple dental surgeries, about 65 - 70% of my headaches left me (thank you God!!!)

Now I am trying to figure out how many of my headaches are diet related. From what I have read, not enough water (under 64 oz/day), not enough potassium, not enough calories or carbs, caffeine withdrawl, a quick run-in with a 'piece of pie' (insulin rush), cheese consumption, PMS, ...they can all be causes for headaches. Might there be any other 'simple explanations' to what causes headaches?

I started taking in potassium about 2 weeks ago due to muscle cramps. It has taken away my cramps but I am wondering if maybe I am taking in too much therefore an increase of headaches. I am taking 100 mg in the morning along with my other supplements, and 100mg before bed along with my calcium-mag-vit C-vit D-zinc tablet. Can too much potassium cause headaches?

Also, how long does it take a body to 'detox'? My dental surgeries resulted in eliminating a partial denture that I had been wearing since a teenager ...the denture plate had been solid metal (beats me what metals were used to make it). In hind sight, the dentist feels that maybe I was allergic to it, or possibly one or 2 of the metals used were making me toxic. Does it take years to rid your body of heavy metals ...can your body ever fully get rid of these toxins?

Are there any other things for me to consider / question myself in regards to headaches? I know lack of sleep can trigger headaches in me too. I'm just trying to figure out what all the angles are. I'd like to make a 'check list' for myself so that when I get a headache, I can quickly go through all the possibilities & see if I did something wrong. Any help sure is appreciated!