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Our Frequently Asked Questions topic will answer many of your fasting & weight loss questions!
If you're new and have a question or need some advice, please give us as much information as you can about your situation in order for us to be able to help you as best we can. For example, it's helpful to know your BMI/weight, how much you want to lose, any medical conditions which might affect your weight and (if you've started fasting already) how you do your fasts in terms of splitting up your calories, what you eat etc. Thanks!
Ballerina x
I take tylenol or something every time I have a headache. If I don't, bad things happen. I didn't really get headaches specifically from fasting, though. You say you're drinking enough water, which is great. Also make sure you're getting your usual level of caffeine. Tea and coffee are calorie free until you add milk and sugar.
It is fine to take painkillers to combat the headaches that so many people experience in their first fasts. I would advice you stick to paracetamol (acetominophen/tylenol) rather than aspirin or ibuprofen type painkillers as paracetamol is kinder to your stomach.
Once your body has got used to fasting you won't get headaches. However, as well as taking pain killers you can also try to alleviate the headaches by: drinking plenty of water, not giving up caffeine if you usually drink it and having a salty drink such as soup, bovril/marmite, or bouillon/stock.
Good luck
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