Evening. Just getting into perio menopause. Starting with migraines frequently.
These also are happening around cycle so not fun.
Any insights would be great. Had two in the past week. My pop gave me samples and have helped somewhat.
Any insight would b great. Thanks. Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :
I had terrible migraines in peri and post menopause.
I always guessed it was related to hormones, since I had not been bit yet and I had all the symptoms of menopause.
I am sure others will pipe in with things that helped them. I just remember it was miserable and migraine meds helped but didn't totally get rid of the symptoms.
Sorry; dark room, ice pack, quiet. I hope you are able to do that.
Posted by janice victorov (Member # 22937) on :
Morning. Thanks for the insight. Did they eventually go away?
Mine seem to b triggered by cycle also maybe food.
Today feel fine just a little groggy. Posted by pug7 (Member # 36995) on :
What meds did your doctor give you?
If they are very frequent, you could try preventative meds, such as Topamax or Lamictal.
Bioidentical progesterone cream can help. You rub it in at night. Compounding pharmacies can make it for you, and a gyn. or alternative doc can prescribe.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
lt could be your heart? you should google migraine and the pfo cause also if you have lesions it's good to look into it
Posted by janice victorov (Member # 22937) on :
Not heart. Went to Er and doc said all is well.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
you should google it and learn about it especially if you have migraine with an aura to find pfo you need a special tee cardio gram it is the only way to tell, all will look fine in er and your ekg
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i had these for months. i would just go lay down and cry sometimes they hurt so bad.
i had the flashing lights and everything. they called them "ocular migraines" and they were bad.
i went to a neurologist and had all kinds of tests. everything was normal as usual.
i ended up ordering something called "migrelief" and it helped alot.
they eventually went away but they do come come back periodically altho not as bad.
Posted by FamilyFive (Member # 37206) on :
I had one today (still do). Mine center around my menstrual cycle since I was a teenager but I only get them periodically now.
Mine are triggered by lack of sleep, not enough hydration, stress, or strenuous exercise. I get ocular effects, so I always know when one is coming on.
I take 800mg ibuprofen, 2 extra strength tylenol, and drink a cup of cooled coffee immediately. It certainly doesn't prevent it, but that combination works the best for me so that I can get through the day.
Posted by janice victorov (Member # 22937) on :
Thanks family of five. Tht sounds like a plan. It's sucks getting old huh????
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