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What kind of tests do neurologists do for migraines?

What kind of tests do neurologists do for migraines? An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures your brain waves. Your neurologist will put electrodes, which are small metal discs, on your scalp. This will help your doctor look at your brain activity to see if your pain is from a brain disorder, brain damage, brain dysfunction, or sleep issues.

How does magnesium sulfate help migraines?

How does magnesium sulfate help migraines? The most substantial evidence for magnesium’s effectiveness is in patients who have or have had aura with their migraines. It is believed magnesium may prevent the wave of brain signaling, called cortical spreading depression, which produces the visual and sensory changes in the common forms of aura.