Low brain magnesium in migraine

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Headache; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4610.1989.hed2909590.x· OSTI ID:5077931

Ramadan, N M; Halvorson, H; Vande-Linde, A; Levine, S R; Helpern, J A; Welch, K M

Brain magnesium was measured in migraine patients and control subjects using in vivo 31-Phosphorus Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. pMg and pH were calculated from the chemical shifts between Pi, PCr and ATP signals. Magnesium levels were low during a migraine attack without changes in pH. We hypothesize that low brain magnesium is an important factor in the mechanism of the migraine attack.

• OSTI ID: 5077931
• Journal Information: Headache; (USA), Vol. 29:9, Issue 9; ISSN 0017-8748
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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