HI, I am currently suffering from daily pain, it lasts for about 2 to 3 weeks a month and then I can have a week free from any symptoms.

I am 46 and also having hot flushes so think it may be related, I have also always had a lot of headaches ( they type where you take 2 over the counter tablets and it goes )

Now however i start with a headache, take 2 ibuprofen and then 2 hours later take 2 paracetamol and it usually does no good, the headache then builds in intensity and i end up having to go to bed and seek quiet and darkness, sometimes I am sick and my words are garbled. This can last between 3 days and 7 days without a break. 

I have seen a GP and he gave me beta blockers, they made me feel all dried up, he then gave me an anti convulsant which made me feel drugged and sleepy, now i have a 50mg sumatriptan.  This works but is it safe to take one every day ? and can anyone offer me any light at the end of the tunnel for an end to his pain. Im not even sure what type of headache or migraine I am suffering from......any ideas ?