I began experiencing migraine in my late 20s (10 years ago), however when I gave birth to our first daughter my migraines took on a whole new intensity. I was unable to care for her. I was rehospitalized for migraine when she was only 5 weeks old. Many, many meds, docs, treatments, and a second daughter made matters only worse. The side effects of the meds were so bad I could not function (mental fogginess, fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, etc). I tried everything. My Inner Voice, or instinct, kept telling me to consider hysterectomy, but every doc I met would not listen. I finally kept a journal to prove they were related to the CHANGE in estrogen levels. After enduring experimental hormone treatments, my OBGYN became convinced that I indeed did know my own body. A full hysterectomy was performed one year ago and I am happy to share with others that I am completely pain free. I have my life back--my girls have their mom and my devoted husband, his wife of 15 years. I even ran my first 5k and began painting again--migraine paintings. Listen to your instincts and never, ever give up.
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I am happy to hear you are pain free. Migraine however, is a genetic neurological disease that has flare ups called Migraine attacks. While having a hysterectomy is not recommended for Migraine prevention there is evidence that some women expereince aa hormonal connection during their cycle. Listening to your body is extremely important, as is keeping a journal. There is now a triptan used for Menstrual Migraine called Frova that some women use with great success.
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Thanks for the additional info April. You are so right when you say we are all different and what works for some may not work for others.
I guess the bottom line is you are pain free.
Thanks for sharing your story with us.