Posted by IsoM on June 3, 2002, at 13:42:24
In reply to migraines on adrafinil or provigil anyone?, posted by Iago Camboa on June 3, 2002, at 6:21:32
Hello sweet Iago. You can tell I feel good, can't you?
My question for you in lieu of an answer is 'are you sure your migraines are related to the adrafinil?'
Reason being that at various times in my life (I'm close to your age, I'm 52), I've thought that something may have been causing or contributing to my headaches (migraines & mixed tension headaches). I've discontinued whatever, sometimes to have the headaches resolve - other times, not to notice a change. When I've again started what I thought was the cause, rarely have the headaches returned in response.
I've yet to find any real precipitating factor that causes my migraines. I think it may be a combination of different factors & when the total reaches a certain point, a headache can happen. But then, I get them for no discernible reason whatever - when everything appears perfectly fine & normal.
I've actually noticed, as a general trend, somewhat less headaches when I take stims of any type. It's because activity usually makes me feel better (dissipates over-all body muscle tension) & I'm more active & bouncy when I've taken stims. It's no guarantee, of course.
Your adrafinil dose is quite low. I, initially, thought that 300 mg would do me fine but after the effect of natural PEA wore off, I find that 900 mg is best. I may need the full 1,200 mg dose but it gets costly like that. I supplement with an occasional Dexedrine.
So going back to my question, can you think of any other possible factors accounting for your headaches? Sometimes, a great deal of detective work, intuition, & testing is needed to find an answer.
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