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clare2905
clare2905

Hello can anyone help for me the doctors won't listen as say my bloods normal! I'm 47 and for the last 12 months I've been getting headaches and migraines that last for a week or so and they are coming every 4 weeks! Feeling like can't cope much more with them they are effecting my life i also have sore breasts dry skin and lips and get anxious about my health all the time! Feel like I'm going mad!!!

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  • Guest
    Guest clare2905

    Posted

    Hi Clare, I just saw my doctor today who said I’m not perimeno, even though I’m 53 and my periods are all over the place, even skipped three months and currently in a two week long period after only a week off. 

    So just because they say your labs are normal, doesn’t mean you aren’t peri. It depends on when they are drawing your blood as your hormones go up and down.

    It sounds like you are estrogen dominant  if you are getting migraines. Maybe try some progesterone to balance? 

    Also, when you are hormonal, be careful not to add in extra triggers. I hear you need two triggers for a migraine. So PMS is one, then it could be things like red wine, cheddar cheese, chocolate, caffeine, avocado, peanuts, etc.. as your second trigger. Try to cut this stuff out when you know the migraines are likely. 

    XO

    • clare2905
      clare2905 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice i have the mirena coil so am presuming it's my oestrogen levels that are causing this every month will keep a food diary too in case I'm causing these headaches myself!

  • Shana_rifka
    Shana_rifka clare2905

    Posted

    Hi Clare, if your in menopause I would suggest HRT. If not I would ask about birth control pills.  Think you are experiencing hormones changes, whether it’s menapause or not. You need some some hormone changes. Go to a menapause specialist even if your not in menopause yet. Hope you keep looking! 
    • clare2905
      clare2905 Shana_rifka

      Posted

      Thank you am back to doctors again today so will see what he says!
  • rosie81071
    rosie81071 clare2905

    Posted

    Hi Clare I too have been suffering terrible prolonged migraines for the last few years .

    My doctor prescribed Sumatriptan which works very well if I take it at the onset of a migraine and usually I feel fine after a couple of hours .

    I feel my migraines are hormone related,I do t take any HRT I’m trying to get through this without and not sure that would help me 

    Hope you feel better soon 

    • clare2905
      clare2905 rosie81071

      Posted

      Thanks i have rizatriptan which usually help but feel a bit yukky after taking them! I'm hoping to find something to stop them coming every month as effecting my work now! Hope you're migraines settle down soon too.

  • CarolKelso
    CarolKelso clare2905

    Posted

    Hello Clare

    You have classic symptoms and you are not going mad even tough you feel you are. I've the same symptoms and still the same.. Whether are new to you it's very scary...keep checking in here for support... It's so frustrating as yo can feel isolated and alone but many great ladies in here are struggling with the same..CK

  • mee16031
    mee16031 clare2905

    Posted

    Have you tried OTC progesterone cream? or Naturogest Progestin Tablets? My friend had similar issue and these helped.
  • tina00239
    tina00239 clare2905

    Posted

    Hi Clare, stuff your Dr you need to go and see an endocrine consultant, which you are legally entitled to do, and explain your symptoms to them and not only will you get a better bedside manner, but a diagnosis as to what is happening to you. Sometimes only the best will do! XXX
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