Comments on: Migraine and Magnesium – new study http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/ Thoughts and information about the latest news in the world of migraine, cluster headache and other headache treatment around the world. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Liz http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-41553 Liz Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:25:14 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-41553 Has anyone tried butterbur, B12 or riboflavin for control? I'm having the best control in years with my supplements (magnesium glycinate, C0Q10, Omega 3 and feverfew) but dont know how many more i can/should add. Always looking to improve! Has anyone tried butterbur, B12 or riboflavin for control? I’m having the best control in years with my supplements (magnesium glycinate, C0Q10, Omega 3 and feverfew) but dont know how many more i can/should add. Always looking to improve!

]]> By: Georgiana http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-39661 Georgiana Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:40:26 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-39661 I've known about the magnesium-migraine connection for a while, but didn't realize the importance of taking the right kind. Looks like a trip to the health food store is in order! I’ve known about the magnesium-migraine connection for a while, but didn’t realize the importance of taking the right kind. Looks like a trip to the health food store is in order!

]]> By: Dawn http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-36893 Dawn Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:51:34 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-36893 I have Basilar type migraine whch wasn't properly diagnosed for 30 plus years. I've not done well on Amitriptiyine ... made my symptoms worse and put on a LOT of weight. Had some luck with Topomax but the side effects finally made it impossible to continue. Magnesium, feverfew, butterbur, Vit. B and CoQ10 are what I'm using to control the migraines - doing much better and NO side effects!! I have Basilar type migraine whch wasn’t properly diagnosed for 30 plus years. I’ve not done well on Amitriptiyine … made my symptoms worse and put on a LOT of weight. Had some luck with Topomax but the side effects finally made it impossible to continue. Magnesium, feverfew, butterbur, Vit. B and CoQ10 are what I’m using to control the migraines – doing much better and NO side effects!!

]]> By: Mary Croson http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-36711 Mary Croson Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:20:01 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-36711 I have been having severe dizziness and balance problems for several years, i have had numerous hospital tests and have just been told i have severe balance problems!! there's no treatment so basically 'go and live with it' so, after persistently asking to see a neurologist, i got a appointment, she seems to think i have migraine and has prescribed Amitriptyline, i haven't started taking it as i didn't think i had migraine, UNTIL, i read about basilar migraine, and it seems to describe my symptoms perfect, but now, i have come across this article about magnesium, but, does it help with this kind of migraine, i haven't got bad headaches, but my main problem is bad balance when walking which is really restricting my life and making me very upset. I have been having severe dizziness and balance problems for several years, i have had numerous hospital tests and have just been told i have severe balance problems!! there’s no treatment so basically ‘go and live with it’ so, after persistently asking to see a neurologist, i got a appointment, she seems to think i have migraine and has prescribed Amitriptyline, i haven’t started taking it as i didn’t think i had migraine, UNTIL, i read about basilar migraine, and it seems to describe my symptoms perfect, but now, i have come across this article about magnesium, but, does it help with this kind of migraine, i haven’t got bad headaches, but my main problem is bad balance when walking which is really restricting my life and making me very upset.

]]> By: Liz http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-34497 Liz Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:50:45 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-34497 Steven you sound just like me! I tried everything under the sun as well as multiple doctors and was at the end of my rope. I too decided to take things into my own hands and weaned myself off topamax and zonisimide, then later depakote. I now am ONLY taking supplements. Magnesium, feverfew and CoQ10. I still require prn dosing of imitrex, treximet and both oral and injected toradol (very occasional). Between these things, hydration, and avoiding my triggers i have had the most relief i've had in years. I still get maybe 7 or so migraines a month, but like you, it is much better than 25 and the severity is much decreased. I also saw an ENT and an allergist. I'm on mult meds to treat allergies as well which help. Holistics help, but i have not yet tried accupuncture which i keep being told to do. Steven you sound just like me! I tried everything under the sun as well as multiple doctors and was at the end of my rope. I too decided to take things into my own hands and weaned myself off topamax and zonisimide, then later depakote. I now am ONLY taking supplements. Magnesium, feverfew and CoQ10. I still require prn dosing of imitrex, treximet and both oral and injected toradol (very occasional). Between these things, hydration, and avoiding my triggers i have had the most relief i’ve had in years. I still get maybe 7 or so migraines a month, but like you, it is much better than 25 and the severity is much decreased. I also saw an ENT and an allergist. I’m on mult meds to treat allergies as well which help. Holistics help, but i have not yet tried accupuncture which i keep being told to do.

]]> By: Magnesium: Top of the List for Migraine http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-33591 Magnesium: Top of the List for Migraine Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:12 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-33591 [...] Read more about taking magnesium for migraine here, and talk to your doctor.  You can also read more about the also well researched magnesium, riboflavin, feverfew combination supplement MigreLief here.  More about hemiplegic migraine here.  Here’s the post with the ongoing discussion about magnesium and migraine. [...] [...] Read more about taking magnesium for migraine here, and talk to your doctor.  You can also read more about the also well researched magnesium, riboflavin, feverfew combination supplement MigreLief here.  More about hemiplegic migraine here.  Here’s the post with the ongoing discussion about magnesium and migraine. [...]

]]> By: Steven http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-33429 Steven Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:48:06 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-33429 I've been fighting 20-30 migraines a month for the past 2-3 years now. I've been on Topamax for the past 2 years at varying dosages. Maxalt 10MG and recently added Treximet to my line up. Since September of 2007 I was popping Excedring like candy, along the lines of 6-10 per day usually (unless I used a Maxalt). This past August of 2009 I had to detox from Rebound headaches for 2 months, which was a living hell. I would not recommend anyone over use excedrin or any medication. Please use as directed! After switching my GP and Neuro numerous times I took my fate in my own hands and decided to bite the bullet and order 3 bottles of Migrelief (it says you should give it 3 months to work before you give up on it). I'm sure magnesium isn't the root cause for everyone. It's been about a month now and I have weened myself off of my Topamax since starting the supplement to see what kind of results I would get. My first bottle is about 3/4 empty and I have had my first day without a migraine in about 3 months. The past 3-4 days the migraines I did have were little flys buzzing compared to the monsters I've been dealing with for the past few years. I have no idea what the future is going to look like as I've just started to notice the effects of these supplements but, it seems to be doing an amazing job. They sell it on Amazon.com and there are numerous positive reviews as well. I would also reccommend checking/adjusting your posture. I also noticed that I was breathing poorly through my nose, and breathing through my mouth helped alot (but was hard to consciously do this 24/7). I purchased a saline nasal irrigation kit which helped me breath out my nose (not sure if I have an alergy I'm unaware of or not). I’ve been fighting 20-30 migraines a month for the past 2-3 years now. I’ve been on Topamax for the past 2 years at varying dosages. Maxalt 10MG and recently added Treximet to my line up. Since September of 2007 I was popping Excedring like candy, along the lines of 6-10 per day usually (unless I used a Maxalt). This past August of 2009 I had to detox from Rebound headaches for 2 months, which was a living hell. I would not recommend anyone over use excedrin or any medication. Please use as directed!

After switching my GP and Neuro numerous times I took my fate in my own hands and decided to bite the bullet and order 3 bottles of Migrelief (it says you should give it 3 months to work before you give up on it). I’m sure magnesium isn’t the root cause for everyone. It’s been about a month now and I have weened myself off of my Topamax since starting the supplement to see what kind of results I would get. My first bottle is about 3/4 empty and I have had my first day without a migraine in about 3 months. The past 3-4 days the migraines I did have were little flys buzzing compared to the monsters I’ve been dealing with for the past few years. I have no idea what the future is going to look like as I’ve just started to notice the effects of these supplements but, it seems to be doing an amazing job. They sell it on Amazon.com and there are numerous positive reviews as well.

I would also reccommend checking/adjusting your posture. I also noticed that I was breathing poorly through my nose, and breathing through my mouth helped alot (but was hard to consciously do this 24/7). I purchased a saline nasal irrigation kit which helped me breath out my nose (not sure if I have an alergy I’m unaware of or not).

]]> By: Angie http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-33050 Angie Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:03:17 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-33050 If you suffer from migraines and haven't tried Magnesium PLEASE TRY IT!! I have had migraines since I was 6 years old. I am now 39. I have been on countless anti-depressants and anti-seizure type meds as preventatives...some worked - some did not, but all had some major side effects. If you've taken them, you know what I mean. 5 months ago, I started developing "stroke-like" right sided hemiplegia with my migraines and then subsequently "seizure-type" episodes. They were not strokes, as confirmed by an MRI and they were not seizures per se, as confirmed by an EEG....just all apart of my changing migraines. After a neurologist told me that I needed psychiatric help when I kept complaining about the side effects from the "newest" seizure med they had me on, I knew I was on my own. A friend from work told me that her Dr had told her about a Magnesium/Riboflavin (B2) combo that seemed to be helping her, I felt like I had nothing to lose by giving it a try. IT WORKED! The Mag Oxide was not overly helpful, but the Mag Citrate made all the difference in the world. I still get migraines, but they are functional migraines (worse around menses) - no nausea, no need to stay in a dark room, I can go to work, etc. But the hemiplegic and seizure type zone-out episodes are GONE completely. And I feel like I have my mind back - the fog that I had experienced while on Topamax and Zonisamide, etc has lifted. I CAN THINK AGAIN!!! I am going to try adding the CoQ10 and upping my Mag dose (I'm only doing 400mg) and see if that helps the menstrual headaches anymore. I always thought vitamin "pushers" were just plain weird (sorry), but here I am telling you it's working for me!! Good luck. If you suffer from migraines and haven’t tried Magnesium PLEASE TRY IT!! I have had migraines since I was 6 years old. I am now 39. I have been on countless anti-depressants and anti-seizure type meds as preventatives…some worked – some did not, but all had some major side effects. If you’ve taken them, you know what I mean. 5 months ago, I started developing “stroke-like” right sided hemiplegia with my migraines and then subsequently “seizure-type” episodes. They were not strokes, as confirmed by an MRI and they were not seizures per se, as confirmed by an EEG….just all apart of my changing migraines. After a neurologist told me that I needed psychiatric help when I kept complaining about the side effects from the “newest” seizure med they had me on, I knew I was on my own. A friend from work told me that her Dr had told her about a Magnesium/Riboflavin (B2) combo that seemed to be helping her, I felt like I had nothing to lose by giving it a try. IT WORKED! The Mag Oxide was not overly helpful, but the Mag Citrate made all the difference in the world. I still get migraines, but they are functional migraines (worse around menses) – no nausea, no need to stay in a dark room, I can go to work, etc. But the hemiplegic and seizure type zone-out episodes are GONE completely. And I feel like I have my mind back – the fog that I had experienced while on Topamax and Zonisamide, etc has lifted. I CAN THINK AGAIN!!! I am going to try adding the CoQ10 and upping my Mag dose (I’m only doing 400mg) and see if that helps the menstrual headaches anymore. I always thought vitamin “pushers” were just plain weird (sorry), but here I am telling you it’s working for me!! Good luck.

]]> By: vicky mergenthal http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-30681 vicky mergenthal Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:27:52 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-30681 all posts are very interesting and some helpful. have had headaches/migraines since age 18 and am currently 51. been to many drs./neurologists and have researched everything. i do believe magnesium and coq10 help. am working on dosage and type of magnesium to see further improvement. am interested in reading more posts. all posts are very interesting and some helpful. have had headaches/migraines since age 18 and am currently 51. been to many drs./neurologists and have researched everything. i do believe magnesium and coq10 help. am working on dosage and type of magnesium to see further improvement. am interested in reading more posts.

]]> By: okiegem http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/migraine-and-magnesium-new-study/comment-page-1/#comment-30342 okiegem Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:23:10 +0000 http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/?p=705#comment-30342 For many years, I suffered from excrutiating migraine headaches without aura. Before I found relief with magnesium oxide and coenzyme Q10 I was having them as much as twice/week, and could literally not function for often two days at a time. It was horrible. My father, a physician, suffered from them as well, and would have to take codeine and go to bed. But, because migraines have "auras", he was never diagnosed with migraines and they were not treated as such. I thought there was nothing I could do either, except deal with them the best I could. I was 56 years old by the time a neurologist diagnosed me with migraines w/o aura. He prescribed Zomig. But, this was far less than sufficient, having to take them several times a week, having side effects and feeling completely "out of it", continued to render me less than functional. Then, about two years ago, I read something somewhere about magnesium and coenzymeQ10, and tried them. After a few weeks, I realized my migraines were GONE! I take 400mg CoQ10 and 500mg magnesium oxide, which I get at the local Wal-Mart, and I really am migraine-free! It has truly been life-altering. For many years, I suffered from excrutiating migraine headaches without aura. Before I found relief with magnesium oxide and coenzyme Q10 I was having them as much as twice/week, and could literally not function for often two days at a time. It was horrible. My father, a physician, suffered from them as well, and would have to take codeine and go to bed. But, because migraines have “auras”, he was never diagnosed with migraines and they were not treated as such. I thought there was nothing I could do either, except deal with them the best I could. I was 56 years old by the time a neurologist diagnosed me with migraines w/o aura. He prescribed Zomig. But, this was far less than sufficient, having to take them several times a week, having side effects and feeling completely “out of it”, continued to render me less than functional. Then, about two years ago, I read something somewhere about magnesium and coenzymeQ10, and tried them. After a few weeks, I realized my migraines were GONE! I take 400mg CoQ10 and 500mg magnesium oxide, which I get at the local Wal-Mart, and I really am migraine-free! It has truly been life-altering.

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