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I’ve heard from more than one place that a quick fix to the stomach can often lead to a quick migraine fix. Dr. Robert Milne has found in his practice that some patients can find relief from a migraine triggered by certain foods. The trick? Simply dissolve two tablets of Alka-Seltzer Gold in a glass of water, and drink.
Alka-Seltzer Gold contains the antacids sodium citrate and potassium citrate, specially treated sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and citric acid. Notice that, unlike the original Alka-Seltzer, it doesn’t contain any aspirin. So it seems that the effect on the stomach is somehow stopping the symptoms before they get too far.
Alka-Seltzer works to neutralize stomach acid via chemical reaction. There are other antacids that are not based on sodium bicarbonate, such as Tums (calcium based), Amphojel (aluminum based) and Rolaids (a combination of ingredients).
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Dear James,
I too have found that treating the stomach, as well as the head, with Alka-Seltzer has curbed my migraine attacks. This is particularly helpful when I get that special ‘migraine’ sick feeling in my stomach even before the pain in my head starts. I use the regular Alka-Selzer with aspirin.
Dori
Thanks for the comment. It would be interesting to see how effective the Alka-Selter without aspirin would be – it just might do the exact same thing.
Haven’t tried Alka but by accident discovered help for my stomach migraines. While out one day felt a migraine starting but not having any tablets I bought a water. When I started drinking I realised it was sparkling water but within 5 mins I started feeling better. Now I make myself a bottle of soda stream with no flavouring just water and bubbles. I suppose soda water may give the same effect. I also take 1/4 tsp baking soda in small amount of hot water if I feel a migraine starting. My sister has said that making your own capsules of baking soda works just as well if you are away from home. She uses them for food allergies.