Nitrite Headaches

[Guest guest]

I have a question. How many in this group have experienced what is

called " nitrite headaches? " These are also called " hotdog headaches. "

 

HERE IS MY STORY:

 

My boyfriend and I ate corned beef and cabbage at a local restaurant

last night (St. Paddy's Day). He had a green beer and I had Irish

Coffee made with Bailey's. I saved most of my huge portion in a

styrofoam doggie box. We had no ill effects last night.

 

Today, I made corned beef hash from the leftovers, added cooked

potatoes and an egg to each serving. Cooked each of our portions

separately in the microwave.

 

I had a dull hunger headache before eating. After eating, I got a

sudden throbbing headache. Took Ibuprofen and lay down for an

hour...headache gone.

 

My boyfriend, on the other hand, about 3 hours later, had sudden

onset of a throbbing headache as well. It was so bad, he vomited. He

had no fever. He called off work, then stood in a hot shower. That

seemed to alleviate the headache somewhat. He lay down for about two

hours. Then he felt fine, as though he could go to work.

 

Anyhow, I did a little web research & came up wih the nitrite theory.

 

Would love to hear any feedback you all might have.

 

Thanks,

 

KK