what is trigeminovascular system?

Someone explain that to me please, I can't figure it out and I have to understand it thanks a lot :( <3

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Mamapolo2016 · F

I am by no stretch of the imagination a medical expert, but I researched this when my late mother was experiencing migraines.

As I understand it the trigeminovascular system delivers oxygenated blood to the brain. If it fails at that or underperforms, it is thought that may result in headaches/migraines.

I have a similar problem with a heart valve. If my magnesium levels are not topped up, I just...run out of oomph. I take magnesium for a few days and feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed again.

Perhaps they are looking for (or have found) a way to stimulate that system and reduce migraines.

AoNoSora

@Mamapolo2016 Oh, sorry for your mother :(
Thanks for your answer :)

Tracos · 56-60, M

The trigeminovascular system consists of neurons in the trigeminal nerve that innervate cerebral blood vessels. It has been hypothesized that the trigeminovascular system may be involved in some types of headaches.

AoNoSora

@Tracos This I know but how is it involved in headaches? I thought understanding this system better would clarify the mechanism of headaches to me. But thanks for sharing.