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Title: vitamin B Post by cosmicfunkfather on Nov 1st, 2006, 10:49pm 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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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by Woobie on Nov 1st, 2006, 11:34pm 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. woobs |
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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by Barry_T_Coles on Nov 2nd, 2006, 1:25am 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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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by BarbaraD on Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:02pm 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). Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by cynjeep89 on Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:12pm Barb....I'm running to the medicine cabinet to take some Vitamin B....had some cool dreams that I would love to remember vividly [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by JeffB on Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:15pm on 11/01/06 at 23:34:01, Woobie wrote:
I think you may be right on this! |
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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by pubgirl on Nov 2nd, 2006, 10:26pm There are currently trials underway for B12 nasal sprays for migraine treatment. Can't see it working myself W |
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Title: Re: vitamin B Post by psycofemale0403 on Nov 3rd, 2006, 12:08am I agree.. the cycle was probably just over.. my cycle comes every 3 years and lasts for 3 months. |
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