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sharcerv52408
sharcerv52408

Hi Ladies,

Has aanyone experienced migraines during their period with feelings of being off balanced? This month when I got my period it was late and that was usual. I thought I was pregnant. Then, I had pressure in my head the whole time with sensitivity in my teeth and gums. Is this also a peri symptom because it's never happened to me on my period before.

What can I take to help with the dizziness and migraines?

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi Shar

    yes ... ( but i am in year nine if peri) i get times where left side in mouth gums and teeth sensitive... even went to dentist had xray and all okay..

    migraines... i got ones that lasted four days and nights solid.. just before a period for last two years in peri. but was only having a couple of periods a year then.. 

    normal pain killers didng shift my migraine at all, best see the Doc is bad ..

    Jay xx

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay sharcerv52408

      Posted

      Hi Sharcerv

      B6 helped me no end ... but we are all different... 

      i posted the other day about B6 and B12 benefits so take a look back..

      it is suppose to help all peri and meno symptoms and does for me, only one way to find out.... give them a try ... Jay x

    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 jayneejay

      Posted

      Yes, I've been on the B6 for about a week now. I guess it takes a while to kick in.
  • Retired2011
    Retired2011 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    I never had migraines until I started going through peri/menopause at 51.  I am sorry you are suffering and can truly feel your pain.  Mine were awful and would  go on for weeks and were debilitating.  I had pressure in my head (only one side) and teeth hurt and other weird symptons. and t he only thing that. Helped me was estrogen to stabilize my fluctuating estrogen levels. That could be a potential issue that your hormones are wildly fluctuating and hopefully getting evaluated by a Dx who know what they are doing could be. Dry helpful.
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 Retired2011

      Posted

      Thank you for sharing and being able to sympathize. I have an appointment this week.
  • anxiousface
    anxiousface sharcerv52408

    Posted

    hi sharcer, yes i too get migraines,head pressure and aching jaw and a feeling of off balance.  I had one last week as my period was late well actually i'd missed one months so this was extra late. I  also get so bloated when i'm due on or late now.  Like jay says normal pain killers dont work you should see your GP to get something pacifically for migraine.  I know what you've been going through, there dibilitating. I get headachs most days were i feel its my sinusis as i get pressure in my nose and temple yet i never suffered from sinus before per. take care x
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 anxiousface

      Posted

      Yes, that is what I've been experiencing. They probably will want to prescribe some crazy medicine with crazy side effects. 
    • Snatchpiece
      Snatchpiece sharcerv52408

      Posted

      Hiya Sharcerv,

      I used to get really bad heads either approx 4 days or may be the day before my period and this was always my indicator that my period was not far away. I have been having accupuncure since I started with these peri anxieties  and this was another thing we focused on and now do not get any hormones headaches! Only the last 10 days I have been experiencing sensitive teeth and gums and like Jay went to see my dentist and nothing seem to be wrong either, must be to do with our fluctuating hormones. Also feeling really bloated at the moment as I due one and I also suffer with sinus. Hope you soon find some relief to these on goings. It's so good to share our experiences , it's so comforting knowing your not alone.coolMassive hugs to you xxJoy xx

    • Sandy07
      Sandy07 anxiousface

      Posted

      Hi anxious face. That's what I get! Oh my, can't believe I've found someone else who us the same. I have painful jaw, awful headaches, pressured head, off balance, sore temple, side of nose, behind eye, vision affected too. Also stiffness into back of head and neck but mainly left sided. Xx
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 Sandy07

      Posted

      Yeah, that's where I feel it too, left side. At least I know I'm not alone. So is there anything you do to alleviate it?
  • Sandy07
    Sandy07 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi, that's what I get too. Neurologist said its migraine and TMJD (jaw joint dysfunction) but I have read that TMJ issues can be caused by fluctuating oestrogen. Seeing a specialist soon so I will ask and let you know what he says. I also have noticed that my teeth are much more sensitive at the moment. Drinking cold stuff is a nightmare. My discomfort and pain is with me all the time but to varying degrees. I was on amitriptyline which helped for a while, and the Dr recently prescribed pregabalin which didn't suit me at all. So, back to square one now and seriously considering taking a small amount of amitriptyline again. Xxxxx
  • Sandy07
    Sandy07 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hot wheat bag helps sometimes and hot bath with lavender and Epsom salts. The amitriptyline helps to a degree but havnt found anything yet that gets rid of it altogether . I find a magnesium supplement helps to relax the muscles a bit, but normal painkillers are not a great help. How about you. Found anything that helps at all?
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