Coenzyme Q10 is an interesting supplement to try for migraine prevention. There is some research to show it helps. We get Coenzyme Q10 from food but there is some indication with migraine disease we can have a deficiency. Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10) is a molecule produced in the body. It aids mitochondria during energy production and … Continue reading Migraine treatment and Coenzyme Q10 supplementation
Things I learned after being diagnosed with migraine disease
My sister-in-law recently got diagnosed with migraine with aura. And that sucks a whole lot. I despise migraine disease and it literally doesn't matter how frequent they are, they suck. They suck a whole lot. Worse is that they are not infrequent starting for her. Not like once a month or two here. Way more … Continue reading Things I learned after being diagnosed with migraine disease
The hope of Aimovig for migraine prevention- First dose
Aimovig is one of the brand spanking new migraine preventatives out there that blogs CGRP proteins in the brain. he research suggests targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a protein that helps with triggering, sending, and heightening sensitivity to the migraine pain, can help improve migraine intensity and frequency in migraineurs when blocked. CGRP is released … Continue reading The hope of Aimovig for migraine prevention- First dose
Aimovig (erenumab) for migraine
I have posted about the CGRP blocking medication research in the past: CGRP: New frontiers in migraine prevention "CGRP targeted treatment is the first migraine preventative for migraines ever. Ever. The research suggests targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a protein that helps with triggering, sending, and heightening sensitivity to the migraine pain, can help improve migraine … Continue reading Aimovig (erenumab) for migraine
Migraine Botox study
OnabotulinumtoxinA Â (BOTOX) was shown to have better results with chronic migraine people who (in recent study published in the European Journal of Neurology): Have unilateral pain vs bilateral pain. Fewer disabilities days per month Milder headache Started 12 months of symptom onset So, not, not, not, not me I guess. The study involved 725 … Continue reading Migraine Botox study
2nd round of Botox for migraine
So I have done my research on botox and it isn't as impressive as one thinks for chronic migraines. Not when you have migraines every day, in any event. This is no 50% reduction we are looking at. Not to say that some people do not have awesome results, just not on average. This quote … Continue reading 2nd round of Botox for migraine