Migraines and Bi-polar? Any connection?? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

naturemomma816 · 09-19-2007, 06:26 PM

I have been doing some research and am curious if anyone else suffers from severe migraines? I heard on msn that people who have bi-polar have more frequent migraines. I once had one for 19 days and there was nothing anyone could do. Name the drug - I took it. With no relief. I have had headaches since I was a small child, I also believe that I have been bi-polar since I was a kid.

Anyway, just curious and I figured this would the best place to obtain an answer.
Thanks in advance for any replies.

tsohl · 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

I don't know the answer to your question, but I think it is interesting that many of the drugs used to treat migraine are also used as "mood stabilizers" in the treatment of bipolar disorder.