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Migraine and the Nationwide Magnesium Shortage: Update

January 25th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
As of this date, the nationwide Magnesium Sulfate shortage appears to continue, and it is unclear when it will be over.  However, for Migraineurs who depend on Magnesium Sulfate IV therapy to... READ MORE
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What is a Compounding Pharmacy?

January 25th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Customized medications may sound like something for the rich and famous, but the reality is that this is how people got their medications from pharmacies for centuries.  Surprisingly, it’s not as much... READ MORE
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Nationwide Magnesium Sulfate Shortage May Affect Migraineurs

January 17th, 2012 - Posted by Ellen
Magnesium sulfate is a drug used in physician and hospital settings for several health conditions.  Some of these health conditions are life threatening, others are not.  One of these conditions is Migraine,... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Magnesium for Migraine

September 27th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: How is magnesium used to help with migraines? How do I know if I’m deficient and how much should I take? What are the side effects? Migraine is known to have... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Leg and back pain with migraine

June 10th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: The worst part about my 15 year old’s migraines is the leg and back pain she has for 4-5 days afterward. Have you ever heard of this before? Leg and back... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Can magnesium deficiency cause migraine disease?

February 9th, 2011 - Posted by Dr Green
I like to distinguish a “cause “from a “trigger.“ We are far from understanding all of the causes of migraine, but likely most are genetically based and therefore something we inherit. What... READ MORE
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