Migraine Headaches Support Group

Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.

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Magnesium

BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB

Anyone take magnesium for migraines? I used to take imitex but can't anymore due to adverse effects. So,  my doc recommended I try daily magnesium.  

Novembergirl1950
Novembergirl1950
I do. There are soo many different varieties out there. My Headache Neurologist originally started me on 500 mg of Magnesium Oxide. I have since tried all the different Magnesium supplements out there and they acted the same for me. I also take along with that Riboflavin that he suggested too. Have you had your folic acid tested and Vitamin B-12 too?

Now supplements are not FDA regulated so I look for where the ingredients originated from and what's added to the magnesium. PURE Encapsulation brand has the best reputation of supplements out there but very expensive.

I worked my way up to 800 mg.
Captain-M
Captain-M
For me, I bought a 30 ml bottle of pure Peppermint extract. I put a drop on my finger then rub the drop under my nose to inhale, for severe attacks which help a bit. Its the vapors you inhale. At night have lavender as well to relax. Have a appointment at pain centre on the 11th. Migraines are hereditary in my family. Hope you fell better. Happy 2020 to you.
PDXlost
PDXlost
I tried it and it only kind of helped. But then I started on a supplement called Migra-T and it has been amazing! I can’t recommend it enough!