A winner of the Patients’ Choice Award, Dr. Stephen Petteruti holds a DO from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The physician and medical director of Intellectual Medicine 120 in Rhode Island, Dr. Stephen Petteruti offers patients a range of services, including magnesium drips for migraine relief.
Traditionally, people seek migraine relief from painkillers and other medications. Unfortunately, some of these treatments have varying levels of risk, are unsafe for use during pregnancy, or have certain side effects. Because of these issues, people are turning to magnesium for the treatment of migraines.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that stabilizes blood pressure, boosts bone health, and maintains healthy nerve function, yet roughly 75 percent of people in the United States do not get enough. This lack of magnesium may lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, or migraines.
Magnesium supplements are available in several forms. Magnesium oxide, for instance, is commonly used for migraine treatment. Regardless of the form, magnesium cannot be taken by itself and must be bound to another substance.
Different doses of magnesium are recommended for different situations. The American Migraine Foundation suggests patients take 400- to 500-milligram supplements to prevent migraines. The Canadian Headache Society recommends 600 milligrams. While dosage may vary, magnesium is a safe migraine treatment because it is a natural element.
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