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Migraine Associated Vertigo

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Hello @makamae7 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I do appreciate your post as you have worked to find answers to vertigo and migraines. I'm in a similar situation to you, in that I've dealt with vertigo for a number of years, but the thought that I may be having migraines was new to me. I have been seeing an ENT/Neurologist who diagnosed this vestibular/migraine problem and has helped me a lot.

I was told that diet can create migraine problems. Especially chocolate, caffeine, some cheeses and other aged products. Also, there are some visual activities that can also trigger these vertigo/migraines. Have you found any correlation between food/drinks or other activities and your migraines?

I am glad to hear the injections of Emgality have been of help to you. I'm wondering if the injections completely eliminated the migraine/vertigo problem, or do you still have breakthrough vertigo?

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I'm on Emgality for 3 months. It takes about 6 months to work fully. I still get migraines every now and then. So far, Symptoms and physical impact became less with Emgality. According to the manufactures website, about 85% of people get benefit.

My neurologist tried:
Symbalta (30mg per day)
Vitamin B-2 (400mg per day) & Magnesium
He told me to eat more nuts.
Honestly I could't tell significant benefits from Vitamin B-2 & Magnesium or nuts.

Activities and conditions that triggered migraine:
Menstral cycle (=shift in hormones) including menopause
Back pain

There may be other causes that other patients experience.

Please take good care.