O/T - Okay, I'm back/been migraining

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, " Autumn Scott " <autumn

wrote:

>

> , " Kathleen Petrides "

> <WoobeyQueen@> wrote:

> Been suffering from a migraine and then today I felt like

> > I'd been on a bender without the " pleasure " .>

>

>

> Hi, Kathleen,

>

> I thought I'd respond, as I've suffered from severe and frequent

> migraines for about 28 years. I hope other people don't mind me

> posting this long response; I thought there might be others who

would

> benefit, also. Don't read this post if you're not interested in

> migraines!

>

> I don't know whether your headaches are frequent or not, but I

> thought I'd share some of the things that have worked for me. It

> usually takes a lot of experimentation to find something that will

> work for you, as everyone responds differently, and their migraines

> may be triggered by different things.

>

> I see a top specialist (a neurologist)in Seattle and I've tried

lots

> of preventive drugs (as well as accupuncture and many alternative

> things), but usually quit them after a year or so, as I dislike the

> side effects. However, I'm taking one now that I believe is

helping.

> It's been tested successfully in Germany, and is an herbal product

> called butterbur (petasites). The brand that was tested was

> Petadolex, and so that is what I take. I order it online from

Better

> Health International. It takes about a month to be effective at

> reducing migraines. I haven't noticed any side effects, although it

> might be helping my allergies, it's been reported to do so. If I

> forget and just take two pills/day,

Hi Autumn

I just responded to Kathleen as well.

My Doc recommended the Petasites 50mg 2 times daily as well, but I

haven't been able to find it. I have had great success with the B2

and Magnesium but will definitely look it up, and get some. Nothing

like fearing another crashing migraine!

you may want to talk to your doc about the Magnesium/B2 protocol as

well. Best wishes to you for painfree mornings! I know for me, when

I open my eyes after sleep, I can tell wether the day will be great,

or a challenge!

Lynn

Lynn