Oh, wow, Jennifer, that’s fantastic that you know exactly what causes yours and are available to avoid it. Yes, aspartame is used more sparingly in the US (or, at least, it’s relegated to foods that one would normally expect to contain aspartame), so it’s easy not to consume it accidentally. I grew up not consuming it, so I can often detect the taste when I do, and I find it unpleasant. It seems to be bad for the nervous system in general. Sad to say, though, I think it’s also a common ingredient in US energy drinks too (e.g., Gatorade).

Don’t ever feel bad for any blessing you experience, especially when it comes to health! May your migraines always stay brief, easy to manage, and — ideally — far far away altogether. ;)

Thanks for the solidarity!