Menstrual migraines back with a vengeance close to menopause - how do others deal with them

[StrongArm]

shakes fist grrr

so just as I was thinking, at age 48, that I was going to get to menopause without too many hitches, I got hit sideways by a menstrual migraine this month

I haven't had them for decades - used to get them when younger. I've had an ablation so thankfully my periods are no longer heavy.

I have a completely unsympathetic GP who, when I went when younger, told me they couldn't possibly be menstrual migraines and were obviously headaches from taking too many painkillers. I hate taking pills so it really wasn't that but luckily for me I spoke to someone at the migraine trust and kept a diary and it was v clear they were menstrual migraines. I never went back to the GP!

does anyone have any tips? Mine are worse if I don't eat regularly, usually last about 3-4 days then totally bugger off but I am not sure if I can cope with this every month.

I'm unlikely to be prescribed hormonal treatment - I have ordered some magnesium as I understand there is some benefit to taking this.

No great revelations but sympathy from me, as I suffered the same. Good news is that they have stopped now I am through menopause.

I generally found hydration to be most important, and I carried anti-sickness chews ( Nauzenne, I think) , which allowed me to take pain killers without throwing up.
Avoiding sugar and alcohol helped, but mostly water and sleep.

Thanks @Quickchangeartiste . That is such good news - bring on menopause!

Didn't know about that gum but will look it up, thanks. I am not great at keeping hydrated so will definitely do that.

I used to do the Jason Vale migraine juice. Am sure it is online. The only thing that helped. Four times a week.