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(Message started by: slacker032 on Oct 28^th, 2007, 6:54pm)

Title: b-complex vitamins
Post by slacker032 on Oct 28^th, 2007, 6:54pm

I know some people have had success with b-complex vitamins. Which vitamin and brand should I be looking for - B-2, B-50? Also, should I take the recommended dosage on the bottle or more? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by Charlotte on Oct 28^th, 2007, 6:58pm

I used to take the B150 B-complex formula. It seemed to help my nerves. Used as directed on the bottle.

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by GaWd on Oct 29^th, 2007, 10:49am

I don't expect that you'll see any improvement from a B-supplement at all. I mean, we should all make sure we're getting enough, but it's not likely to take away your CH.

I recommend a good Multi-vitamin with a strong B-Complex. Most online retailers have relatively affordable formulations that fit the bill. I've used GNC's Mega Man formula, but switched over to Vitamin World's Ultra Vita Man. Both have a pretty comprehensive list of B vitamins.

Sam

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by JenniferD on Oct 29^th, 2007, 5:20pm

B-complex won't do squat for ch, but will definitely make you feel better in other ways. From a woman's perspective, will do WONDERS for pms and general well-being.

I prefer (and have taken for 30 years) Shaklee vitamins.

Jen

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by slacker032 on Oct 29^th, 2007, 8:02pm

I could've sworn that some people were having success with vitamin B supplements. Thanks for the replies.

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by nani on Oct 29^th, 2007, 10:38pm

I've read reports from people taking a B complex and magnesium. My guess is that it's mostly the magnesium, if it helps at all. IV magnesium has been used for CH, with some success. I don't know where that study is...but I've seen it.

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by Guiseppi on Oct 29^th, 2007, 11:03pm

I've been away working too danged much, sorry I didn't respond sooner!! I've been taking a daily combo of vitamin B-2, 250 mg, magnesium, 500 mg, with a calcium and vitamin d supplement. This was all on the advice of my neuro. Since starting the regimen several years ago, my wife and I have both noticed a substantial reduction in frequency and severity.

I started them all at the same time, and am too big a chicken to start experimenting with reducing one or the other. I'm a cheap skate and buy whichever brand is on sale. I have noticed the "chelated magnesium" has a little less dramatic effect on the old digestive tract then regular magnesium, although I have no idea what chelated is, someone on the board suggested I try it. Hope it provides you some relief!!!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: b-complex vitamins
Post by billyjoe on Oct 30^th, 2007, 7:54am

From the Migravent website:

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)-
Vitamin B2 is another preventative ingredient used for Migraines. A study in Belgium found that people who took 400 milligrams of Vitamin B2 daily had about one-third fewer migraines than did those taking a placebo. The study, published in the February issue of the journal Neurology, included 55 patients in Belgium and Luxembourg who normally had two to eight migraine attacks each month.