Headache from mint gum?

Question

I just chewed some Orbit gum - Maui Melon Mint.

I have been chewing this for days, and had no problem. But just now I got a horrible headache from it. How did this happen?

Answer 1

Maybe you have developed a sensitivity to one of the ingredients......

Answer 2

This happens to me very often.  You have simply become tired of the flavor from chewing it so often.  Stop chewing that flavor for a few weeks, then try it again to see if it still irritates you.  If so, you may be allergic to one of the ingredients.