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05/14/07 #3 - Menstrual Migraines, perimenopause, neck pain?
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I have suffered from Menstrual Migraines for about 21 years now. I am in peri-menopause (Dr. confirmed) and the headaches have multiplied 3-fold due to irregular cycles. I also now suffer from more neck pain than ever before, sometimes worse than the pain in my head.
Is there any way to help this neck pain? My husband tries looking for pressure points; I take herbal relaxers and use heat. I DO NOT use any of the triptans anymore as they did not work for me many of the ...
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05/14/07 #3 - Menstrual Migraines, perimenopause, neck pain?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...do not ask us to diagnose; see your physician for diagnosis. We hope you find this general... Read more »
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By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...should visit your doctor to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. The only way to diagnose the... Read more »
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