Headaches

Question 1

Migraine Headaches
1—Usually unilateral, often worse with exertion
2–Usually unilateral, often worse with exertion
3–May be accompanied by nausea and prodome of visual disturbances and unusual olfactory or gustatory
perception and transient visual aura (ie. flashing lights)
4–Common in ages 15-55
5–Effects women more than men
6–Thought to be _____ in origin
7–Inflammatory component has also been proposed
8—“MSG can trigger a headache within 30 minutes in
people who are sensitive to it”.
9—Vascular HAs (migraines) are a common reaction
to foods that have high levels of naturally occurring
histamine in patients with sensitivities
EX–Alcohol competitively inhibits the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) which is involved in the metabolism
of histamine—In addition to avoidance of these foods patients can benefit from Vitamin B6 supplementation
10–Prevalence of ___disease is higher among
Migraine suffers
11–_______ has also been reported as a triggers of HAs
12–Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
• Possible benefit for migraine prophylaxis
13–Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
• Reported benefit for migraine prophylaxis
14–Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
• Feverfew extract has been shown to reduce the
frequency of migraine attacks
15–Magnesium– Multiple studies demonstrate LOW magnesium in migraine patients

Answer 1

vascular

celiac

Dehydration