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(Message started by: Janice on Feb 21^st, 2004, 6:41pm)

Title: Migra-Spray
Post by Janice on Feb 21^st, 2004, 6:41pm

Hey everyone..I just got a pop-up on my screen advertising something called Migra-Spray. Anybody tried this stuff? It's an over-the-counter medication. Check it out on www.migraspray.com [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by floridian on Feb 22^nd, 2004, 12:58am

a) I am suspicious of anything being sold by pop-ups. Hate em.

b) Its a homeopathic formula - probably very weak.

c) active ingredients: feverfew (well studied for migraines, might concievably help in clusters if dosage is adequate), polyporous (a fungus, interesting polysaccharides), goldenseal.

d) claims relief in 7 minutes - not consistent with scientific literature on feverfew, which takes days or weeks to prevent (not abort) migraines.

e) claims a double-blind, placebo controlled study validated this product, but no study published anywhere that PubMed can index it.

f) claims the cost "is less than $1 per day" yet sells a months supply for $39.95! How many days in their month?

g) heavy emphasis on testimonials - common practice among hucksters.

I would not spend my money on this. If you want to try feverfew, get a good brand that is standardized to parthenolide content. Avoid ground herb in gelatin capsules, as parthenolide can oxidize. Parthenolide is sensitive to heat - if the herb was dried above 100 F, there may not be any active ingredient in the product.

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by Lizzie2 on Feb 22^nd, 2004, 1:31am

Also, be careful with feverfew! It is an anti-coagulant. Can cause excessive bleeding in an injury situation.

Just a warning!
Lizzie :)

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by Janice on Feb 22^nd, 2004, 7:19am

Thanks for the information. But being a clusterhead when the demons start to hit you will try ANYTHING to stop them. If someone told me cow urine would stop them, I'd be hunting for a cow with a full bladder. [smiley=laugh.gif] Thanks again for the insight.

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by pubgirl on Feb 22^nd, 2004, 2:46pm

Janice
[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
That last reply is one of the funniest things I've ever read on here!

Wendy

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by don on Feb 22^nd, 2004, 3:18pm

The brainiac behind Migra-Spray is quite the guy. He can cure lots of stuff;

The Allergy and Asthma Cure: A Complete Eight-Step Nutritional Program

By:
Fred Pescatore (Author)

Wonder how many steps to cure bladder problems in cows?

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by hdbngr on Feb 23^rd, 2004, 12:38pm

!!!!!

Heads up ladies....

Feverfew has also been shown to counteract oral contraceptives. If you decide to take it, call for backup.

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by floridian on Feb 23^rd, 2004, 12:50pm

headbanger,

got any references on the feverfew-contraceptive issue? I know saint johns wort might impair the pill, but haven't found anything on feverfew doing that.

(Deja vu? I think this conversation occurred before, but I have a blank spot in my memory. sorry).

Title: Re: Migra-Spray
Post by don on Feb 24^th, 2004, 10:21am

Quote:

Feverfew has also been shown to counteract oral contraceptives.

Oh thats just fucking great!

Now in addition to checking IDs, medical histories for HIV testing and STD testing I have to ask the lady...

"Oh, and by the way, are you homeopathic"?

Can expect this reply............

"Nope, I only do men."