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  1. Betsy
    30 May 2012 @ 6:30 am

    I’ve found that when I have a *really* bad migraine that doesn’t respond to any triptans, an slow IV magnesium infusion given by my neurologist works like a charm about 90% of the time. (That said, my neuro is the ONLY one who’ll do this – urgent care places are terrified I’ll kick off on them 😉 So this is great – IF I can get in to see my neuro when I need one).

    Given my proven positive reaction to magnesium, I’m pretty sure that if I could find the *right* magnesium supplement that absorbed well, that might be very helpful for me. I’m currently taking Migralief from Whole Foods, but I’d definitely be interested in trying something else. I also have the additional issue of having had bariatric surgery, so absorption of pretty much anything is an issue. Perhaps one of the liquids you’ve recommended might work better for me. Thanks for all the suggestions – I’ll check them out.

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  2. Carol
    1 June 2012 @ 1:51 pm

    My neurologist recommended 800mg daily of magnesium glycinate. I started using 800mg of Solaray Magnesium Glycinate daily more than a year ago, and recently reduced it to one 400mg capsule every day. It has made a tremendous difference; the headaches come less often and are less intense.

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  3. Aurora
    5 August 2012 @ 12:41 am

    My neurologist sent me to the pain clinic and the nurse there recommended Magnesium but did not heed the advice at once. But when I read this post on the mineral I remembered what the pain nurse said. So I started on Mg and it gave me good results. I am taking Solaray or the syrup form both which bave citrate. I incidentally tested what would happen if I did not take my magnesium dose. My husband forgot to buy my usual bottle for a week so I was not able to have mu daily dose. It was horrible. It felt like the floor was right on my face. The vomitting was worse and I had to crawl because it felt like I was falling if I stood. It was the worst vertigo ever. So I always have a backup bottle.

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  4. Seth Kaplan
    17 December 2012 @ 6:44 pm

    The most bio available form of Mg is magnesium maleate. Take 400 mg twice a day. When a migraine starts, take 800 mg with a lot of water. This should help control it.

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  5. Karen
    28 December 2012 @ 12:12 pm

    I take 500 mg daily, 1000 during menstruation. And I actually had a period without a migraine this last cycle–first time ever!!!! Also over 2 weeks without a bad migraine (new record!)–had 2 mild ones, but they responded to rescue medicine, so I they don’t count.

    My SIL used magnesium flakes of some sort to make an oil you rub on the skin that easily absorbed. I think “Wellness Mama” on Twitter gives instructions for making the oil. Might be an option for some who are having trouble absorbing the magnesium properly.

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  6. Marisa
    28 December 2012 @ 1:31 pm

    I’ve had good luck with Magnesium W/SRT (Sustained Relase Technology). No stomach upset. The company is called “Jigsaw” and you can find them on line at jigsaw.com.

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  7. Sarah
    28 December 2012 @ 7:43 pm

    One type that wasn’t mentioned is Magnesium Oil/Lotion. I’ve used several different types of oral Mag, and transdermal was the best way for me! Absolutely no gastro side-effects whatsoever. The only downside is that its a little harder to manage the exact dosage (a dime-sized dollop was perfect for me) and it leaves a bit of an after-film. But it works super fast! *available on Amazon.com

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    • Karen
      28 December 2012 @ 7:52 pm

      Yes, that’s what “Wellness Mama” teaches you to make, to save the $ on buying the premade oil. My SIL loves it. Wish I had a direct link to the instructions, but sadly I don’t.

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  8. Andrew M
    7 April 2015 @ 1:03 pm

    Interesting reading all the types of magnesium that have been working for people. I’ve been taking magnesium glycinate in the morning and malate at night before bed and it has reduced the frequency of my migraines quite a bit.

    My neurologist gave me a pretty big range for what I could take on a daily basis though: 400mg to 1000mg. Going over 600mg caused diarrhea so I try to stay around 500mg a day which so far has been great.

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  9. KevinPatton
    29 August 2016 @ 8:53 pm

    Why shouldn’t we take Magnesium with Calcium? Are there studies showing this to be problematic?

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    • James
      6 September 2016 @ 12:24 pm

      Thanks for the question, Kevin. I should really do a post just on this topic.

      First, magnesium can be taken with calcium. It often is, because magnesium helps with the absorption of calcium.

      But for migraine it’s different. As far as I know, the research done with magnesium for migraine is done with just magnesium, not a blend. If you can find any studies on a blend, I would like to see them.

      The concern is that the calcium could actually hinder the absorption of magnesium for migraine. So if you take calcium, just take it at a different time of day as your magnesium for migraine.

      One of the key proponents of magnesium for migraine, Dr. Alexander Mauskop, tells his patients the same thing. If you’re going to try magnesium, give it the best chance you can, and don’t go with a magnesium/calcium blend.

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  10. Rip
    10 November 2018 @ 9:03 am

    I saw a recent video from a Dr. Blaylock who was promoting a drink mixture of magnesium glycinate and calcium pyruvate (both in powder form)for migraines. Anyone heard of this?

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