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Breakdown of the B Vitamins

B1 (thiamine). Thiamine plays an essential role in metabolism by helping convert nutrients into energy. The richest food sources include pork, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ.

B2 (riboflavin). Riboflavin helps convert food into energy and also acts as an antioxidant. Foods highest in riboflavin include organ meats, beef, and mushrooms.

B3 (niacin). Niacin plays a role in cellular signaling, metabolism, and DNA production and repair. Food sources include chicken, tuna, and lentils.

B5 (pantothenic acid). Like other B vitamins, pantothenic acid helps your body obtain energy from food and is also involved in hormone and cholesterol production. Liver, fish, yogurt, and avocado are all good sources.

B6 (pyridoxine). Pyridoxine is involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and the creation of neurotransmitters. Foods highest in this vitamin include chickpeas, salmon, and potatoes. 

B7 (biotin). Biotin is essential for carbohydrate and fat metabolism and regulates gene expression. Yeast, eggs, salmon, cheese, and liver are among the best food sources of biotin.

B9 (folate). Folate is needed for cell growth, amino acid metabolism, the formation of red and white blood cells, and proper cell division. It can be found in foods like leafy greens, liver, and beans or in supplements in the form of folic acid.

B12 (cobalamin). Perhaps the most well-known of all the B vitamins, B12 is vital for neurological function, DNA production, and red blood cell development. B12 is found naturally in animal sources like meats, eggs, seafood, and dairy.

Migraine IV

Toradol, Magnesium, Zofran to reduce nausea vomiting, B12, B Complex, electrolytes & O2 (20 min+) 

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)*optional, dihydroergotamine (RX migraine med)

Magnesium B Complex, & B12 have been shown to help reduce frequency and severity of migraines and headaches.

What does Benadryl do for migraine, specifically?

It has been known for a long time that many people with migraine headaches have trouble with excessive histamine. Whether too much histamine is produced or too little is metabolized, we do not know but it is certainly part of the problem for many of us.

This medication crosses the blood brain barrier. Perhaps that is one reason for the effective Benadryl headache connection.

Taking Benadryl for headache and migraine can help in 3 possible ways-

1- The antihistamine action blocks circulating histamine from attaching to cells and causing negative effects like swelling of blood vessels. Also, histamine in the brain promotes wakefulness so blocking this perky chemical messenger may help calm our nervous system.



The antihistamine action of Benadryl during the migraine process may also reduce acid production in the stomach. Given that many people with migraine have reflux or other gastrointestinal complaints, this medication may be helpful.

2- Benadryl provides a welcomed soothing effect for the brain through blocking acetylcholine in addition to histamine. For many of us, sleep or at the very least, rest, is a key part of recovering from an attack. Many people know that they must get at least a short sleep to finally end the attack. Sometimes it’s Benadryl that comes to the rescue.

3- Benadryl can boost the effectiveness of some medications. It’s known for “medication potentiation” or boosting. I’ve never gotten a good explanation of how it happens, but Benadryl has a known effect of increasing the effectiveness of some medications it is taken with. Drug makers know this as it’s paired with analgesics and cold medications for nighttime sleep.

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