I have suffered with migraines since the age of 10.  Had always been told that they would stop when I reached my fifties or menopause(which ocurred at age 35).  As I age, the headaches have become more profound.  My father had them til he was nearly 70 and there are other relatives who have suffered with migraines into their 'senior' years.  At age 54 there seems to be no end in sight - is it normal for the condition to last for so many years?  By the way, my condition has frustrated the living daylights out of 3 different neurologists over the last 8 years - none of the abortive medications work(they actually make the headache worse!).  Preventatives, including Topamax, have had no effect or have had terrible side effects.  Hopefully, one day help can be found for all migraineurs.