Getting migraines 9 years after menopause, which I had at 50.

Laura,

There have only been a few small studies of using Namenda for Migraine prevention at this point. So far, they've gone fairly well. As with any of the medications we use, however, it's going to depend a great deal on whether or not it works for YOU, and that really can't be predicted. Here's an article that should be helpful to you -- Namenda for Migraine and Chronic Headache Prevention.

I know how easy it is to feel as if you've tried everything out there, but there are so many medications that can be used for Migraine and headache prevention that it's literally impossible. You can find a list of potential Migraine and headache preventives in Migraine preventive medications - too many options to give up!

Taking opioids for daily Migraines can cause many problems. For one thing, after a while, it takes more medications to get the same results. Also, taking Migraine abortive meds or any kind of pain med more than two or three days a week can make matters worse by causing medication overuse headache (MOH), aka rebound. See Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires for more information on this.

Yes, other people have had this happen to them post-menopause. It's thought that these Migraines are triggered by a drop in hormone levels that occurs. People can react differently. For some women, menopause means more Migraines; for some, it means fewer Migraines; and for some, it makes no difference. Hormone replacement therapy could help, make things, worse, or make no difference at all.

If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.

I know you're going through a rough time. If you'd like some additional support, come join our discussion forum. You'll need to register again once there because it's a separate membership database, but you can use the same member name, email address, and password that you used here. You can find our forum at http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/migraine/forums.

Good luck,

Teri