oxide formulation, others the magnesium glycinate. There are individual differences in the risk of diarrhea between these. The dose required can range from 200 mg to 1000 mg.
— Dr. Frederick Freitag, MD, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas
NIGHT VISION
Two nights ago at 3 a. m., I awoke with what looked like a black set of lines in a spider web configuration on a dark field in front of my eyes. I saw it with my eyes both open and closed, but it was hard to make out. As far as I know, I have never had this happen before. The vision did not move, so it was unlike my scintillating scotoma. However, half an hour later, a headache began. I often awaken with headaches but never noticed scotomas in the night, so I am not sure this was one. What do you think?— Jane A. While possibly related to migraine, visual disturbances like you describe could be a result of transient ischemic events, also known as mini strokes. These attacks trigger symptoms similar to stroke, but they only last a few minutes. Although they cause no permanent damage, they can be a warning of other problems. You should consult your physician as soon as possible for further evaluation and treatment.
— Dr. Frederick Freitag, MD, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas
TERRIBLE TWO
I have been suffering from chronic migraines and headaches since 2003. I also suffer from fibromyalgia throughout most of my body. I have been to several doctors and neurologists over the years and tried several medications, but nothing works to alleviate the pain.
I have also been to the emergency room for the migraines. Most recently, I had a migraine for four days and finally had to call 911. They gave me an IV cocktail to rid me of the nausea and pain. When that did not work, they gave me a drug that eased the pain in my head enough to send me home. I managed to sleep through the night but still had a throbbing in my head the next day.
My most recent neurologist said he can do nothing more to help me because he does not think they are true migraines and he does not treat fibromyalgia pain sufferers. I have a really bad case of fibromyalgia, which started in September 2003. Before that, I never had a migraine. My first visit to the ER with a migraine was in February 2004, and it lasted a total of nine days.
I have tried to tell the doctors the pain comes from my upper back, neck and shoulders, which, in turn, triggers the migraines and chronic headaches. Some last for days, and even the Imitrex does not work. I am on Topamax( 200 mg per day) and Verapamil( 180 mg per day). If I do wake up in the
The clinical trials that have been conducted on taking magnesium to prevent migraine suggest that it might have some benefit.
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