Hi um I had a really horrible menstrual migraine at the end of my cycle 2 days ago, like to the point of vomiting and I was wondering if I should be expecting to get another migraine soon, I mean I get menstrual migraines regularly, like every month at least 2 times a month I was just wondering what you guys think about if I should be getting one soon and if so, what can I do to prevent it from being as bad as last time? Thank you
2006-11-12 17:01:53 · 3 answers · asked by cks 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am going to go to the doctor I was just hoping for any suggestions. Thank you
2006-11-12 17:09:20 · update #1
Go see a doctor.
2006-11-12 17:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by Groovy Princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess the migraine is part of the prementrual syndrome. other symptoms, include bla bla bla.. (i guess every woman already know this since 85% regularly having it).
(i'm still learning about medicine, but i would like to try my best to help answering it. thanks for helping me practicing for my coming essay exam anyway)
during this time, body retains lots of fluid from the effect of high progesterone. other effects of this include bloatedness, and breast pain. plus, i guess, the migraine itself whereby the excessive fluid causes the scalp blood vessels to be 'cramped' hence causing the headache.
it may also due to prostaglandin. too high prostaglandin can cause very strong contraction in the uterus, hence the severe abdominal cramps. since both blood vessels and uterus are made from smooth muscles, the muscle of blood vessels will contract more and thus causing the headache.
the migraine may also be due to menstrual pain because a severe pain can lead to vomiting. there is probability that the pain threshold in your brain is not as high as other people.
since u already have it for a few times, i would expect the migraine will come again because your body may have one of these underlying causes.
avoid caffeines (coffee, choc, tea) because these can enhance the smooth muscle contraction effect. prostaglandin inhibitors like paracetamol, aspirin, ponstan or ibuprofen can help with the prostaglandin effect, and they act as painkiller as well. contraceptive pill can help in reducing progesteron hormonal imbalance. regular exercise is said can help in reducing menstrual pain.
however, do go to seek for proper treatment though. hope u will overcome this.
2006-11-13 08:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by poyeen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds pretty bad never heard of that before. See your doctor. And hope you feel better.
2006-11-13 01:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by m_es_84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋