Managing Symtoms

September 15, 2026··

I’m currently experiencing debilitating tension headaches again. I have continued my omega 3 (Solar Triple Strength - 950 EPA and DHA combined) for years. I’ve been taking 2 capsules for the last few years, and recently increased to 4 capsules due to the headaches. I was wondering if magnesium might help right now. So since last might I started using Swanson, Albion Magnesium Glycinate, with 133mg Magnesium per Capsule (although the ingredients mention both glycinate and oxide versions). Any suggestions on what might help? FYI regarding my taper history I am currently on quite a prolonged hold (years). My history can be found over on the SA website with the same username. Thanks everyone. I’m glad the good work continues in some shape and form.

Prozac — 10 — 7 | Seroquel — 25 — 3 | Lamictal — 24 — 4 months | without clinician

6 Replies

WeLiveInHopeSep 28

Prozac

Anyone?

Prozac — 10 — 7 | Seroquel — 25 — 3 | Lamictal — 24 — 4 months | without clinician

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CatinaSep 28

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @WeLiveInHope, sorry about the headaches. You could certainly try magnesium. I've heard it can help headaches. I would start with a low dose to see how you react first. You might want to get something that doesn't have magnesium oxide in it. That's the least absorbable form and is mainly used for constipation. Have you tried something like acupuncture, acupressure, EFT Tapping, massage, or ice/heat? I hope things improve for you soon!

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Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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WeLiveInHopeSep 28

Prozac

Hi Cantina, Thank you. The magnesium doesn’t seem to be helping so far. Gosh, it does suck to be having the headaches back after a long period of remission.

Prozac — 10 — 7 | Seroquel — 25 — 3 | Lamictal — 24 — 4 months | without clinician

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CatinaSep 28

Community AnchorEffexor

"The magnesium doesn’t seem to be helping so far" — @WeLiveInHope

I'm sorry. At least you tried, and that's the best we can do sometimes. (((Hugs))) ❤️‍🩹

MamaLaSep 28

NavigatorProzac · holding

@WeLiveInHope - you could also try magnesium theorate. I have found it works better for me than glycinate for headaches as well as heart palpitations. It is known to cross the blood brain barrier where the others do not. That being said, each person is individual and it is trial and error but might be worth a try💕

Prozac — 2.16- tapering

WeLiveInHopeSep 30

Prozac

Hi @Catina yes, I’ve tried both hot and cold type therapies eg sports neck brace that gets warm, and cool patches over forehead. As well as massage. Thank you @MamaLa it seems to be very expensive but I have bought some from the brand Life Extension and hope it helps.

Prozac — 10 — 7 | Seroquel — 25 — 3 | Lamictal — 24 — 4 months | without clinician

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