2007-02-14
CHARLOTTE GOEBEL

I found your article on migraines ("Getting ahead of migraines takes a plan," Health & Science, Feb. 7) very informative. I'm sure you'll get all kinds of stories and recommendations, but my remedy actually came from an earlier article in the Post-Gazette.

I started getting menopausal-onset migraines about three years ago. My doctor prescribed a great medication -- it works every time. But when I saw an article in the PG that mentioned prevention, I jumped on it. A woman who had been plagued with debilitating migraines (is there any other kind?) for years was talking to her doctor during a routine checkup. He suggested that she add Coenzyme Q10 to her vitamin regimen for the antioxidant benefits. After taking 150 mg per day for several months, she realized she hadn't had a migraine in weeks. I couldn't wait to try it for myself and had the same result. I've been taking CoQ10 for about two years and haven't had more than two migraines during that time. What blessed relief!

I'm sure it won't work for everyone, but I've mentioned this to several people who've had the same success that I have. I thought it was worth passing on to you.