45 year old mother of 4 with one to two migraines a week

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For some Migraineurs, hormones do have an impact on their Migraine attacks, I know mine do. Frova, a triptan, has shown to provide relief for some sufferers look for more information on this topic here - Ask the Clinican: Prevention of menstrual Migraines?

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Welcome again,

Lisa

The only thing that has ever worked for me is Axert.  I mean, this med works within 20 minutes.  I am so very thankful for this drug. It keeps migraines away for  a few weeks at a time.

I have had migraines for over 30 years and after suffering for many of them was givin DHE injections to give myself at home.  They were a Godsend.  I felt like I'd been given my life back as nothing worked for me and/or the drugs made me feel sick.  While giving yourself and IM injection is not pleasant it was worth it.  Also, when I would be in a bad cycle, getting constant migraines the doc would admit me tothe hospital and give IV DHE. 

Unfortunately, I have had a stroke, my neurologist thinks due to a "complicated migraine" and so am no longer allowed to take DHE or triptans to due increased stroke risk.  But, my siutation is rare.

Believe me if I could take DHE I would in a second as now my migraines are much worse again adn I am dealing with all kinds of medication problems.

I hope you get help.  I have children and it is just so terrible to try to take care of a family with migraines.  My daughter has inherited them too and it is just breaking my heart.

Well good luck to you