Oral Magnesium May Reduce Frequency and Severity of Migraines in
Children
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Migraine headaches affect 3 to 13% of all children in the United States and
are one of the most common neurological conditions in children. Symptoms of
migraines in children are similar to those experienced by adults, except
most children will complain that the headache affects both sides of the
head, whereas they are usually one-sided in adults. The frequency of
migraines can vary from a few times a year to several times a week. The
cause is unknown. The most commonly prescribed medications to prevent
migraines include propranolol (Inderalr), amitriptyline (Elavilr), and
divalproex sodium (Depakoter). Although these medications are effective to
some degree, they often produce adverse side effects. Magnesium appears to
be a safer approach to migraine prevention.
In the new study, 86 children between the ages of 3 and 17 years who suffer
from migraine headaches were randomly assigned to receive magnesium or
placebo for 16 weeks. Magnesium was given in the form of magnesium oxide;
the amount of elemental magnesium used was 9 mg per kilogram of body weight
per day. Diaries were kept that documented the number of days with
headaches, the severity of the headaches, and other symptoms associated
with migraines including loss of appetite and sensitivity to light and
sound.
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Headache frequency and severity were significantly reduced in the children
taking magnesium, compared with those who took a placebo. Appetite and
sensitivity to light and sound were improved in the magnesium group, while
these symptoms worsened in those taking placebo. Almost 20% of the children
taking magnesium experienced diarrhea, a common side effect of taking large
amounts of magnesium, while undergoing treatment. However, it is not known
whether smaller amounts of magnesium would have been effective for those
who experienced side effects. No other side effects were reported by those
taking magnesium.
Studies have demonstrated that people with migraines have low
concentrations of magnesium in serum, red blood cells, saliva, and spinal
fluid compared with those who do not have migraines. Other studies clearly
show that intravenous magnesium can relieve acute migraines in adults, but
previous studies using oral magnesium have been conflicting. Nonetheless,
magnesium is inexpensive and safe and may be worth trying before taking
prescription medications.
Healthnotes Newswire - Children suffering from migraine headaches may
experience fewer and less severe headaches by taking oral magnesium,
according to a new study in Headache (2003;43:601-10). This is the first
study in children to suggest oral magnesium can effectively treat this
often-debilitating condition.
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