I don't know what to do

[Pissant]

My head feels like its in a vice.  I have been on so many medications, I can't can't them and nothing really seems to work.  I have had migraines since I was 4 years old,  just turned 26 and no one can tell me why I have them.  My migraine is not the worse part either.  I'm developing tremors, body cramping, and I have even blacked out.  I have had almost every test known to man and I think my doctor has stopped listening to me.  I take 6mg of dilaudid, and 10/325 percocets usually twice a day and they are not working.  They help to keep the pain at bay, if even that.
I'm tired of being looked at like a drug addict, and like I'm lying about my pain to get medicine or to get attention.
I have cried myself to sleep so many nights because it hurts to lay my head on the pillow, it hurts to move my arms or my legs and I can't get comfortable.  My speech is impaired sometimes, I can't see very well most of the time and my short term memory is shot.  I have pain down into my bones, I can't really feel my skin,but deep down it hurts.  I feel like I'm slowy dieing because I can't seem to get any answers or help.  
Do any of you have any suggestions?

[Carol in PA]

Which form of magnesium are you using?
Magnesium dioxide is often used because it is cheap, but it is not absorbed well in the intestines.  Magnesium glycinate or taurinate are better.
Example of a product that has some of the more easily absorbed forms:
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=1415
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate, taurinate, glycinate, and succinate)

You do need to take more than 400 mg daily, and you must continue with it.
Low levels of magnesium within the muscle and nerve cells can cause muscle cramps, twitching, and tremors.  Also cardiac irregularities.

Almonds are a good food source of magnesium.  Eat several ounces daily.

Supplementing magnesium can also help with the pain sensations, with anxiety, panic attacks, depression.
I suggested mag because many of your symptoms resemble Lyme Disease, and the Lyme bacteria use up the magnesium within our cells.  Since our body's cells need magnesium for all enzyme processes, this causes many problems.

The SSRI meds (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) can help to reduce the pain of migraines.
Beta blockers, often used for cardiac problems, can help reduce migraines.

Hypercoagulation symptoms include headache, muscle ache, and joint pain.
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C546624.html
I experimented with treating my migraines with systemic enzymes (Wobenzym) and found that my headache pain was reduced.  Systemic enzymes reduce hypercoagulation, and are 'over the counter.'

I have seen so many people with tick borne infection who have migraines, that I've begun to wonder if most migraines aren't caused by Lyme Disease.
I've noticed that people with migraine very often have other Lyme symptoms.

Wishing you the best,
Carol

[Pissant]

Thank you for your response.  I have actually tried magnesium.  It doesn't seem to do anything.  A friend of mine who is a Chiropracter suggested that a few years ago.  I take an iron supplement and a multivitamin, 5-HTP which is a natural supplement that helps with mood and for sleep.  It was my understanding that the magnesium is supposed to be a natural muscle relaxer.  

[Carol in PA]

Do a google search for headache and magnesium.

Carol