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posted 11/22/2009, comments (0)

Migraines became unpredictable after menopause. Conclusion?

Full Question: I used to get migraines mostly near my period...hormonal. I was hoping once I got into menopause they would stop, but they didn't. Now I have been menopausal for the last 9 years and I still get them, but the difference is, I never know when I'll get one. Before they were fairly predictable. What ... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (0)

Can oral hormones taken for menopause cause a Migraine?

Full Question: I would like to know if it's possible that hormones taken orally for menopause can cause migraine, I already am a migraine suffer but lately I am worst with migraines nothing seems to work and I am already 56 years old and I have them since 11 years old, I would appreciate your point of view thanks.... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)

Change in frequency and character of migraine is disturbing?

Full Question: Change in frequency and character of migraine is disturbing.I have a history of migraine since age 10. They peaked around adolescence, disappeared in adulthood except for one with each pregnancy, and then returned during menopause. I have always been able to handle them, as my aura usually gives me enough warning to OTC medicate... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (8)

Two steps forward, one step back...

I have been making steady progress over the past 18 months in having fewer migraine attacks. I have survived the menstrual migraines to menopause and am now taking bio-identical hormones. I'm gradually figuring out (and avoiding!) the food/chemical triggers and using the neti pot for environmental triggers. I've been... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (2)

Cured...sort of....???

My last migraine was when I travelled on business to Arizona in late April. I had two, presumably due to the physical stress of travel and the very dry air. I drank tons of water, but that did not stop me from drying out. At my annual well-woman exam in April, I talked with my doctor about migraines and the Pill, that I would like to stop taking... Read more Chevron

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