Friday, November 16, 2007
I'm feeling so desperate to find help for my hormonal migraines. As I'm approaching menopause they are increasing and I've tried so many things I don't know where to turn next. Hoping to find some help here.
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11/18/07 12:10pm
If menopause and/or migraines aren't insulting enough, to get them together just is not right!! I too suffer from an increase in migraines since menopause has started and it's not been a good time. I'll be brief since I have found that as usual ever one is different in how they react to medication and only you and your doctor, yes perferable a migraine specialist, can work it out.
1. I'm on 100 mg topamax a bedtime. I get migraines other than with my period and it's helping those significantly. I still have to avoid major tiggers, but I'm getting there.
2. I cannot take hormones. It does help some, I'm not one of them, makes the migraines worse.
3. Frova x 7 days at the onset of my period. The migraines were continous otherwise. I believe this may soon be an approved usage for Frova. My neurologist at the time particiated in a study on it. My periods have stopped so I have not had to be taking this for about 5 months.
I had to change neurologist due to my insurance. I am extremely lucky that I feel I am still getting very good and compasionate care from the new provider.
Hope this is of some help. The help came from a neurlogist, not a gyn. HA diary was an essential tool keeping track on periods on it also.
Cindy
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Hello, and welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!
You've come to the right place for information and support. Migraine is a genetic neurological disease and hormones can trigger a Migraine attack. But don't lose hope, there are over 100 medications used for Migraine prevention. Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up! Sometimes it feels like we have tried everything out there to make our Migraines go away. It just isn't possible. See what you think after you read this article.
These Ask the Clinician questions, HERE and HERE regarding menstrual and hormonal Migraines may be helpful. Frova is helpful for some women. Axert helps me.
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