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Migraines + Magnesium BY YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD HEART PHARMACIST
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have talked about magnesium in a couple of my articles, but not really about its’ use. I commonly recommend this supplement to people to help reduce the frequency of migraines. May is a month where people mention that they get more migraines. Perhaps these are from a change in the weather? Either way, migraines hurt. This is a gross understatement for those who are afflicted by these vicious headaches. I thought about migraines when a patient asked if there were any vitamins that could help. She had tried avoiding migraine triggering foods — wine, aged cheese, caffeine withdrawal, chocolate, MSG, shell fish and cow’s milk — all with no luck. A few medications that can help prevent migraines proved unhelpful. I have a few options that can help with migraines, with the best supplement options being magnesium and vitamin B2.
What causes a migraine and why does it hurt so much? The exact causes of migraines are not known, but researchers have a few ideas. One theory involves a three-step process. The first step is referred to as “initiation”. During this step, something begins the migraine’s chain of events. It could be stress, food allergies or other triggers. During the second step, called
“prodrome”, the body responds to these triggers by releasing blood vessel constricting substances. This causes reduced blood flow in certain parts of the brain. It is believed this blood-flow reduction may cause the ‘aura’ that is experienced before a migraine headache attack. The third or “headache” step is where your body responds to this reduced blood flow by causing rapid blood vessel dilation. This increased blood flow might cause the pounding sensation felt during a migraine. This is a simplified version of what it believed to happen. The process of trying to condense an entire theory, written in medical science-speak, into real English, makes my head hurt.
What are the symptoms of a migraine? These are not very pleasant. As well as severe throbbing pain, symptoms may include sensitivity to light and/or noise, and nausea and/or vomiting.
When should you contact your doctor about your migraine? There are a few warning signs that should alert you to seek urgent medical attention: • A very sudden “thunderclap” headache • A headache after a blow to the head • A headache with other seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as numbness, vision changes, slurred speech, unusual confusion or weakness.
• A very different type of headache than is usually experienced • A headache with symptoms of fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, vomiting and confusion. The mineral ‘magnesium’ has also shown to be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraine headaches. Often, people who regularly suffer from migraines tend to have lower amounts of magnesium in their bodies. I tend to recommend up to 500mg of magnesium citrate to help prevent migraine headaches. Side effects are rare, but higher doses of magnesium tend to have a laxative-like effect. Other side effects include low blood pressure, thirst, fatigue and muscle weakness. There are some possible drug interactions with magnesium. Ask your Heart Pharmacist if higher doses of magnesium are safe for you to take with your medications. I feel this option should be seriously considered by anyone who regularly gets migraine headaches. It is thought that low magnesium is a major, unrecognized health concern. Luckily for my patient, taking extra magnesium reduced her frequency of migraines significantly. Did you have a question for your Heart Pharmacists? Your question might be featured in this article. Head over to HeartPharmacy.com and contact them with your question. Or send your questions to: ask@heartpharmacy.com
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