Migraine and B2

[beaton]

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????

[MaryF]

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

[beaton in reply to MaryF]

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 ??

[MaryF in reply to beaton]

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

[beaton in reply to MaryF]

Sorry for you.

[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?

[beaton in reply to sckd69]

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

[Charlotte_NMC Partner National 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.

[beaton in reply to Charlotte_NMC]

Thank you Rebecca.xx

[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.

[Islandgiirl]

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

[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??

[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