Specific IgE antibodies in idiopathic headache

The aim of Authors was to study the presence of an atopic component in subjects suffering from recurrent headache attacks not depending on other pathology. The survey was carried out on 24 children and 18 adults. Total IgE level, specific IgE for food, prick test for food, symptom scores during free-diet, elimination diet and challenge test were parameters evaluated. This study confirm hypothesis in order to some cases headache is depending on a food allergy or food idiosyncrasy.