LOCATION AND SYMPTOMS
Sensations of pressure and tightness in the face, burning over the trunk, neck and shoulders; pressing pain in the chest. Headache is a pressure or throbbing over the temples and a band like sensation around the forehead, coming on 20-25 minutes after eating Chinese food and lasting for an hour.
PRECIPITATING FACTORS
About 3 grams of MSG (monosodium L-glutamate) will affect sensitive individuals, contained in about 200 millilitres of wonton soup.
TREATMENT / PREVENTION
Avoid food containing MSG- ask before ordering which items on the menu contain MSG.
