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Posted 10/26/2014 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have had a fairly significant increase in migraines. I'm highly sensitive to anything that could remotely cause a migraine.

I've had problems with the "phosphatidyls" before, yet I need the ph. serine and rhodiola for sleep.

I also realized that GABA provokes migraines, so I've stopped those. And now, it turns out that both Ashwaganda and Cordyceps can cause migraines as well, and I know that in the past, I've had to be careful with mushrooms.

What all of this boils down to is: What am I going to take for adrenals?

Margaret
Posted 10/26/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Margaret,

My naturopath had prescribed a few things when we thought I just had chronic fatigue. The one that helps me most is Adrenal Health by Gaia Herbs. Have you already tried this? It's got Siberian Rhodiola Root, Holy Basil, Ashwaganda, Wild Oats, and Schisandra Berry.

I see you may be leery of the ashwaganda causing a migraine so not sure if this is helpful or not.

I am also prone to headaches turned migraine but this capsule hasn't done that for me: it gives me a level of natural-feeling energy. Another one I'd tried back in the day was "Free and Easy Wanderer". Can't remember the maker or ingredients...
Posted 10/26/2014 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oats trigger gluten problems in me.

Are wild oats different?

Ashwaganda is definitely triggering migraines. It depends on how much there is in the tincture.

Siberian Rhodiola Root is apparently better than just plain old Rhodiola.

I might try it.

It seems like almost everything triggers migraines in me!!

And my migraines have increased exponentially.

Margaret
Posted 10/26/2014 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'm just trying out Siberian Ginseng and Korean Panax Ginseng for adrenal function

It's mentioned here. http://www.klinghardtacademy.com/Protocols/The-Use-of-Pharmax-Nutriceuticals-in-the-Treatment-of-Chronic-Lyme-Disease.html

In the section "treating immune system symptoms"

I'm still experimenting, it has helped with the anxiety a lot, the stamina and mental clarity is improved as long as I don't overdo things.

That is my problem. For me feeling slightly better means I go and overdo it, therefore feel worse. So I am still trying to get that balance. But just the improvement with the anxiety is great for me because it was getting really bad.

Hope this helps
Posted 10/27/2014 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Genna,

I've heard good things about Siberian Ginseng for adrenals, but the thing is, it too can cause migraines, and I'm scared to try it.

My guess is that a lot of these supplements and other brain enhancing supplements probably expand blood vessels, which is what causes migraines. I don't know for certain.

I think I need to go back to just Rhodiola and Phos. Serine (I can't sleep without those two), and add in the other ones, one at a time.

I might try the GAIA, bc that's an excellent company.

I don't know what else to do. I haven't looked up DHEA, but I know I took it in the past, and something must have stopped me from taking it.

Margaret
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