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I started having migraines at 50

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Pixynixy52643
Pixynixy52643

I'm now 73 and still getting them a few times a year.  Did anyone else start migraines at this age and continue having them?

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  • pauline40041
    pauline40041 Pixynixy52643

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I started with mine when I was 55, I had them every day with  a few days without. It has taken many different pills and time to get where I am now.  I get them at least one week in six and they are very mild now, so I can cope with them alot better.

  • wildjflippin
    wildjflippin Pixynixy52643

    Posted

    I always had migraines but after menopause at age 55 they have become almost a daily occurrence.  My neuro said its from lack of estrogen...that can play a big part.  I cant take replacement estrogen cuz I have had breast cancer.  So I just try and take Imitrex when they are too bad... 
  • Dubiousricardo
    Dubiousricardo Pixynixy52643

    Posted

    Hi Pixy

    I hope you're well. I started with classic migaines regularly in my mid 40s. Later things got worse due to trauma/shock to the body and I was diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine.

    My classic migaines came about more in bright sunlit conditions, maybe because my eyes are quite sensitive to light. About 4 or 5 times a year.

    Do you get headaches with them?

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