Anyone have help or ideas for relieving severe monthly hormonal migraines?

Answer 1

One of those birth controls that you don't get your period on... there's a 3 month long pill (I can't think of the name of it off the top of my head) that can help. The migraines are caused by the dip in hormone levels so anything that keeps them steady should do the trick.

I get those headaches too and honestly, the only thing that has helped me is pregnancy... which I can't really say I would suggest as a tip for releaving the migraines. :)

Answer 2

First, if you're 18 and older, try jasmine. It's a birth control with very low hormones. If you're under 18, first take a Tylenol. Some people are allergic to aspirin.

Second, buy a heating pad for your tummy.

Third, chamomile tea is so perfect mixed with honey.

Fourth, Soak a hand towel with warm water and your favorite smell. Something very mild, put it on your forehead, and go somewhere very quite.

if that doesn't work, talk to a doctor because it might be serious.

Answer 3

I had those. For me, the best way to manage was to carefully monitor my cycle, so that I'd be really vigilant and atuned to my body during the time the migraines usually hit. At the very first sign of a mograine comin on, I take an Imitrex. If taken early, that medication has worked very well for me. Later, I tried Advil Migraine, and found that it works just as well.

Answer 4

When migraine headaches occur with regularity in women only at premenstrual times, they are most likely due to estrogen dominance. These are the lucky patients. Estrogen causes dilation of blood vessels, and thus contributes to the cause of migraines. One of the many virtues of natural progesterone is that it helps restore normal vascular tone, counteracting the blood vessel dilation that causes the headache. Progesterone is safe and treats the cause in a normal, physiologic way. The more dangerous pharmaceutical drugs can be reserved for the rare case that does not respond completely to progesterone.

If you have migraines, try using progesterone during the ten days before your period. Be alert to the aura that usually precedes these headaches. If one occurs, you can apply a chocolate chip size dose every three to four hours until your symptoms subside. (Usually this happens in one or two applications.) Apply the cream directly to the temples and your neck.

Answer 5

I get those too. I take Excedrin Migraine. I take two pills instead of one! It usually helps.

Answer 6

Dr Atkins' Health Revolution book may shed some light on and offer solutions to your problem. (It is a little complicated).
Good luck!

Answer 7

I would suggest Pamprin. But if they're really severe you need to see the Doctor it could be something really bad, not to scare you.

Answer 8

I feel for you. My daughter gets these and she is just miserable. The doctor just recently put her on Topamax. Good luck to ya and God Bless.

Answer 9

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