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(Message started by: laguna on Mar 4^th, 2005, 8:12pm)

Title: Magnesium for Cluster Headaches
Post by laguna on Mar 4^th, 2005, 8:12pm

I have had cluster headaches almost every day for the last two years. I read that magnesium could help, so I tried some. I've been taking about 600 mg of magnesium citrate and one 250 mg of magnesium oxide at bedtime. The response for me was dramatic! I had a cluster for two days after I started taking magnesium. The third day I had a mild headache. For the last two months I've had no cluster headaches but still have some symtoms that go away when I take more magnesium. I could not sleep for those two years because my clusters came mostly in my sleep. I have slept through the night for the past two months and am totally off the Verapamil and Imitrex! I had to tell others because I am so happy! I only hope that the cluster monster stays away. ;)

Title: Re: Magnesium for Cluster Headaches
Post by Bob_Johnson on Mar 5^th, 2005, 11:44am

Good news, especially when you consider how benign it and inexpensive it is.

It's too bad that more folks don't find it effective--but remains one of those items on the shelf which are worth a try.