Question: ...neuro thinks Migraine increase is because of the Berber carpet installed...
Answer:
Dear Robyn,
Even without allergies, Migraineurs can suffer from Migraines triggered by
chemical odors. It's possible that the carpet was manufactured with dyes or
other chemicals, and you're reacting to them. You don't say how it was
installed, but if it was installed with glue, the glue could also be a problem.
Have you tried having the carpet steam cleaned? Have you gone on vacation or
spent other periods of time away from home? If so, how were your Migraines while
away from home?
Some things to consider,
Teri Robert
Dear Robyn:
In all fairness to your carpet, which I assume is fairly expensive, I would
agree with Dr Robert's advice, namely, that you carefully record your migraine
in the presence and in the absence of being exposed to the carpet itself. I can
understand why your doctor suggested removal of the carpet as the time-frame is
similar to your increased headaches. In fact, I have had patients who had
headaches set off by the formaldehyde (presumed culprit) which is found in the
underpads of carpets. I have heard of switching this out for a foam-based
underpad with some good results. Some folks are exquisitely sensitive to many
chemical substances. these, of course, may be implicated in headache upsurges.
Good luck to you,
John Claude Krusz
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