Comments on: Migraine and Magnesium – new study

By: Evie

Evie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:09:12 +0000

I tried that butterbur stuff, petadolex, and it gave me the opposite reaction of what it was supposed to! I felt like I was going crazy and felt headachey all the time, so I sent it back. I do take an omega 3,6,9 combination (flax, fish, and borage oil) as well as mag citrate and riboflavin.

By: Evie

Evie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:48:51 +0000

I’ve been taking the Solaray brand of magnesium citrate from Whole Foods because it comes in a capsule which is more easily absorbed than a tablet. Liquid is probably better, but it had too many ‘ates’ in it and from my research the citrate is the best. I’ve been taking two in the morning and two at night, but have recently upped it to three at night and if I tolerate that I’ll go to three in the morning too. I also take 400 mg of riboflavin and until recently was taking 200 mg of Co Q10, but upped the dose to 400 mg and had some insomnia, which can be a side effect if the dose is too high (though I’m menopausal, so this probably didn’t help either), so I’ve backed off on that and will resume a lower dose when my sleep gets back to normal. I realy noticed a difference and though I’d still get migraines, they were less often and much, much more bearable. Take a look at what you’re eating too because things like sugar, dried fruit, and even too much fresh fruit can be triggers. I can’t even drink cranberry juice! White bread, bananas, and . . . well, just about anything, so keep a diary or be mindful of what your triggers are.

By: MamaBear

MamaBear — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:01:43 +0000

Hello,
Can anyone relate???
I was diagnosed with Meneires Disease twio years ago. Been through a living HELL ever since then. Attacks are coming every 3-4 days. Knocking me right off my feet! Have had tons of tests and tried different meds–nothing rreally helped.
I have recently seen another specialist–7 different ones now since this all began, and he believes I have some sort of Migraine thing happening.
It all starts with my eyes–I get light headed, then, my eyes start to not focus properly, then the vertigo starts. Terrible imballance for many hours. Must sleep then for many hours and then, the problem is GONE!
I am now taking Propranolol 80 mg daily.
I thiank I am going to increase my daily Magnesium Citrate intake as well. I currently take just 150 mg daily. Maybe I’ll get some Co Q10 as well!?

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:08:22 +0000

I’ve been taking 400 mg of Magnesium glycinate a day for 6 weeks now. I’m still having some pretty bad headaches. I was under the impression it had to build up in my system for 2 months before I’d notice any effects. Is this true? If not, should I try taking a higher dosage, or try the Ultra-mag?

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:14:56 +0000

Hi I have also got Basilar migraine I get headaches but they are not my main problem. The in coordination which comes and goes without warning has bothered me all my adult life. I find it embarressing and upsetting and I wish there was a cure. I have been to see neurologists but they are very little help. I recently started taking topiramate but no difference in the basilar symptoms. I cant understand why someone cannot come up with a solution. there are times when I believe I should be registered disabled, then other times I am perfectly normal how frustrating. Do you also have problems with your speech, I sound like I’m drunk when I get it, in fact sometimes I cant speak at all. I am a registered nurse and when I get an attack in work which is a couple of times a week or more when I’m tired I have to hide in the loo till it wears off. I am going to have a meeting with my boss this week to explain why I have yet another two days off sick help (

I so sympathize with you xx
Linda

By: James

James — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:39:03 +0000

Shari, try the magnesium mentioned above. You should be able to take a higher dose without a problem.

By: James

James — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:38:15 +0000

Hi Joan,

That could solve the problem, but you can’t take calcium at the same time as the magnesium if you’re taking it for migraine.

By: joan

joan — Sun, 29 May 2011 15:48:48 +0000

I have the same problem, if you take calcium at night or opposit to when you take the magnesium it will prevent the diarrhea

By: joseph

joseph — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:10:58 +0000

I recently say naturapathic (I think that’s the name!) physician regarding my migraines and the tests that he performed indicated very clearly that I was very low on magnesium. I had just been through an unusual series of migraines which has never happened before. So I am on magnesium. By the way, given the serial nature of what I was experiencing, I also went through 4 MRIs and a new round of blood work. The Naturapathic guy said it was not necessary, that if I had a tumor, anuerysm, any of that stuff, that it would show up on his tests. Didn’t really know whether to believe him. But actually, everything he has told me has been right on. Also, a vitamin b4 defiency which I am now correcting.

By: Barbetta

Barbetta — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:58:49 +0000

I have been diagnosed with migraines now for 34 yrs and have been on all kinds of meds for them. I was put on imitrex when it came out and now that I am approaching 60 they want to take me off of what does the best for me. Now with me reading this about magnesium citrate I am going to start taking that and as well as CoQ10 with it. I take at least 10 shots a month and 9 pills a month of imitrex. I want to have less migraines and feel alot better of what I put into my system. So I will try this and see if it does work. Thank all of you with your comments !!