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cosmicfunkfather
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I was reading a book "Cluster Headaches" by Michael Golstein, and came across a ch sufferer pg. 63 which said he used vitamin B in massive doses. He said he tried this for 3 months and headaches quit. Hasn't had one in 7 years, He wasn't sure what did it, but he sure was happy they are gone. Has anyone heard or read about this?
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #1 on: Nov 1st, 2006, 11:34pm » |
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He tried it for three months??
His cycle was probably just over.........
and then for that 7 years, he was a lucky bastard.
just my thoughts...
i could be wrong - i usually am.
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #2 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 1:25am » |
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I wonder which one he took?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency causes Beriberi. Symptoms of this disease of the nervous system include weight loss, emotional disturbances, Wernicke's encephalopathy (impaired sensory perception), weakness and pain in the limbs, periods of irregular heartbeat, and edema (swelling of bodily tissues). Heart failure and death may occur in advanced cases. Chronic thiamine deficiency can also cause Korsakoff's syndrome, an irreversible psychosis characterized by amnesia and confabulation.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency causes Ariboflavinosis. Symptoms may include cheilosis (cracks in the lips), high sensitivity to sunlight, angular cheilitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), seborrheic dermatitis or pseudo-syphilis (particularly affecting the scrotum or labia majora and the mouth), pharyngitis, hyperemia, and edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucosa.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency, along with a deficiency of tryptophan causes Pellagra. Symptoms include aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, weakness, mental confusion, and diarrhea. In advanced cases, pellagra may lead to dementia and death.
Deficiencies of other B vitamins result in symptoms that are not part of a named deficiency disease.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) deficiency can result in acne and Paresthesia, although it is uncommon.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) deficiency may lead to anemia, depression, dermatitis, high blood pressure (hypertension) and elevated levels of homocysteine.
Vitamin B7 deficiency does not typically cause symptoms in adults but may lead to impaired growth and neurological disorders in infants.
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) deficiency results in elevated levels of homocysteine. Deficiency in pregnant women can lead to birth defects.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) deficiency causes pernicious anemia, memory loss and other cognitive decline. It is most likely to occur among elderly people as absorption through the gut declines with age. In extreme (fortunately rare) cases paralysis can result.
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #3 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:02pm » |
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Used to take lots of Vit. B (before I had CH) and I know I felt better. Maybe it's worth a shot - hell, I've tried everything else. Can't hurt anything.
B6 is the wonder B vit. It's good for lots of things. Gets rid of fluid (no more lasix for the girls). If you take too much, you'll start remembering your dreams vividly (then slow down on it).
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #4 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:12pm » |
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Barb....I'm running to the medicine cabinet to take some Vitamin B....had some cool dreams that I would love to remember vividly 
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #5 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:15pm » |
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on Nov 1st, 2006, 11:34pm, Woobie wrote:He tried it for three months??
His cycle was probably just over.........
and then for that 7 years, he was a lucky bastard.
just my thoughts...
i could be wrong - i usually am.
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #6 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 10:26pm » |
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There are currently trials underway for B12 nasal sprays for migraine treatment.
Can't see it working myself
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Re: vitamin B
« Reply #7 on: Nov 3rd, 2006, 12:08am » |
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I agree.. the cycle was probably just over.. my cycle comes every 3 years and lasts for 3 months.
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