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Hi I've had migraines for some years,mostly aura migraines and not as bad as some people. I was talking today to a friend who had been to the doctors with Vertigo (something i also suffer from.) Her doctor has recommended Vitamin B2 and says her vertigo is caused by migraines. Has anyone been told this????

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MaryF

Vertigo is a common symptom with some migraines, particularly in the case of sufferers of Hughes Syndrome/APS! MaryF

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beaton in reply toMaryF

Hi Mary,Thanks for the reply.Could this be related to thyroid?? I believe my friend falls into the bloods normal thyroid category. A lot of her symptoms are so like my own. Have you moved yet ??

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MaryF in reply tobeaton

Hughes Syndrome/APS often comes as a trio of disease - Hughes/Thyroid and Sjogrens and often other family members will have other autoimmune disease. No I have not moved, problems at the last minute! MaryF

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beaton in reply toMaryF

Sorry for you. :(

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sckd69

I haven't been told this. But I do take a fairly strong dose of B complex everyday and have found it helps reduce the migraines. It also helps with cramps in my feet and reduces hair loss. Fab stuff. Worth a try?

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beaton in reply tosckd69

Thank you Sckd, I think I must try this.xx

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Charlotte_NMCPartnerNational Migraine Centre

Yes migraine sufferers often experience vertigo associated with their migraine. Vitamin B2 400 mg daily after breakfast, for between 3 months and 12 months could be worth trying, it is certainly something we recommend to some patients at NMC. Although the best thing really is to see a migraine specialist. You can book to come to see one of our doctors on 0207 251 3322.

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beaton in reply toCharlotte_NMC

Thank you Rebecca.xx

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teadrinker

I also get vertigo with a migraine. In fact, it was how I got a diagnosis of migraine in the first place - I got referred to an ENT "Dizziness clinic"! Sometimes I get the headache with the migraine and sometimes not.

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Islandgiirl

Yes, I've been prescribed this and took 400mg of B2 for some nine months. It made no difference to my migraine

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beaton

Thanks for the above responses. Like most things I guess it's a mater of trail and error.

The strange thing,to me, is that my friend never knew she had migraines??

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e2b4u

No, I have vertigo also, but infrequently. It is caused by damage to the inner ear. But one product I use that has been great is Migraine Support Formula. It really works! Start as they suggest.2 caps 2xper day..then after a couple if weeks can back down

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