06.17
I am 50 and always suffered from migraines but they were fairly predictable (once every few months, lasting 24 hours). then 18 montsh or so ago they took a sudden turn for the worse, lasting for days. I notice my migraines were often, if not ususally triggered by the start of my mentrual cycle and I am wondering if this latest turn is related to the menopause?
Has anyone else has experienced this? I am also wondering, what the age is of most people on the message group? I am wondering if I can just wait it out! My story: my doctor has a particular interest in migraine and headache so tried me on various medications/sup-plements (CoQ10 and migrelief; Maxalt) but with no result. The he referred me to a headache specialist who told me to abandon those supplements and try Petadolex and Al[pha lipoic acid, and also Imitrex. After a month of this my migraines are even worse, and I am now taking Imitrex almost daily, although I find it seems to be less and less effective, so i am taking tylenol as well (my stomach doesn’t tolerate the antiinflammatory painkillers). The doc also told me to stop drinking coffee (I have about 1 to 2 cups a day), and i am cutting back tho too wimpish to go cold turkey. Also, has anyone found that giving up caffeine makes any difference? give how horrible the migraines as it’s pretty tough to give up coffee! and no doubt suffer withdrawal headache as well
Are you kidding? when I was just in the hospital they put me ON a caffeine drip! I was told to take caffeine pills! I’ve always thought that it helped. I drink coffee 1-3 cups a day. I never found that it was causing it. I often notice that my headaches are related to barometric pressure though.
Yes, migraines change with age. … I’m 36, and my migraines got more frequent at 35.
As for the coffee, it depends on your body. Many doctors tell people to quit the coffee. It turns out that caffeine helps a lot of migraine sufferers. I drink 2 cups a day to get rid of my morning migraines. Try giving it up, and see if it works for you. Don’t be surprised if the coffee actually helps your migraines.
Sorry you have migraines. but welcome to the group. I’m going to be 26 at the end of the month.
I think it was my 4th neurologist who said that he really felt migraines were hormone related. and pointed out that you don’t hear many grandmothers complaining about migraines. (I’m currently seeing my 8th neurologist so difficult to remember who said what) so, it’s all depending on what is the cause and everyone’s body.
I hope you can get relief soon.