DD getting migraines every month - any ideas pls

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She is 27. Gets a migraine in the middle of the month, between periods, sometimes twice a month. She therefore thinks it's hormonal. She's not on the pill, doesn't use fluoride toothpaste, and eats a very healthy diet. She's done lots of reading up but has come up with nothing. Not been to doctor yet due to Covid lack of appts.

I have been under a neurologist for my migraines. It was life changing, he said I needed to 'get boring' and have a strict routine, which really does help me. So go to bed at the same time every night, get up at the same time every day. No skipping meals, and reduced my caffeine intake.

I'm also on a daily preventative and now have them probably once every 3-4 months (one point had 7 in a fortnight). However it's a combination probably of the lifestyle factors as well as the medication that helps keep mine under control. A few late nights usually sets me off.

Thank you! That's very helpful.

Hi, there's a really good FB group called UK Migraine Support and Advice Group and the website migrainetrust.org has some good resources. After suffering for years I learnt about different supplements and have found magnesium & B2 have totally stopped mine. Everyone is different though, but it's worth a look at.

Oestrogen can affect migraines. So it may be she has a high level of oestrogen around ovulation. Mini Pills can help, if this is the case.

I know this as I have hydrocephalus and suffer with migraines but was on cerelle before being pregnant which kept them at bay. Once I give birth they come back and have to take medication until they have settled down then I have gone back on cerelle. Neurologist confirmed oestrogen does have an impact

She can arrange a phone call with the Dr, she absolutely doesn't have to live with them, there are all sorts of tried and tested medications that she can try on prescription.

Commonly she might be prescribed triptans - these aren't painkillers, they are specific for migraines and do something to the blood vessels in the brain (narrow them? Widen them? Can't remember!) Which counteracts what they do during a migraine. There different types of triptan, including tablets and nasal sprays.

I had a similar frequency of migraines to your daughter and the GP didn't hesitate to prescribe triptans, they worked well for me taking them when I felt a migraine coming on for years. More recently though I have switched to taking a low dose of propranolol daily, which has stopped the migraines coming at all which is marvellous!

I used to get terrible migraines in my 20's
I went to an osteopath for something else although very much related to the migraines, I didn't know at the time and I've never had one since!

There's a great book called the period repair manual. Loads of great info about hormonal changes and things you can do to help yourself. The author also tells you when it's good to see a doctor and what to say so you get listened to and not just given the pill.