Holy Crap THEY'VE GOTTEN WORSE IN THE PAST 12 TO 14 MONTHS!! This has to be one of THEE most informative videos or even words that I've had from a doctor in years!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! Do you do "tele-visits"??? I am in NYC.
I am not a marijuana user. (I am not one that enjoys doing it for pleasure, it makes me paranoid) Having said that, I have suffered severe migraines for over a decade. I took notes and realized mine would occur around and/or before my menstrual cycle. I heard somewhere that THC in marijuana could help. So I took a dose of some SATIVA strain THC gummies from a dispensary. I was shocked, and so very happily relieved to experience that it WORKED! My head was numbed, and the pain totally went away! I felt like it had reduced inflammation along with having a numbing effect. The paranoia was not even as bad I think because I took it for a healing reason, or something about eating it is different than smoking it, not sure.
This resonates sooo much, I’m 46 in perimenopause and have tried absolutely everything. I’ve seen a neurologist for a year and nothing has worked. My migraines are significantly worse. It’s totally debilitating. It’s really hard to pin point it down to anything specific. They’re relentless and making me miserable.
I feel you it's horrible I just have to lay down for a long time. Advil doesn't work Tylenol doesn't work. It's just about time and relaxing. Sometimes it will be 5 or more hours and nausea on top of it. Sorry you're dealing with this.
I’m so sorry. It truly is debilitating. I was in the same boat. Migraines up to 18 or so a month. When period came, when it left, when I ovulated. The sharp drops and surges in hormones did it for me. I tried everything under the sun. Finally was put on Orilissa to shut my ovaries down. Previous month I had 20, went down to 8. And then 5. Mine were definitely hormonal. So sadly, but not really, my next step is a total hysterectomy since Orilissa is to be taken temporarily cause of side effects. I’ll be so happy to be rid of everything and I can then start HRT at levels that work for me instead of this rollercoaster that is perimenopause.
I just found your videos after four straight days of awful, debilitating headaches and migraines. I’m 46 and every cycle lately is brining migraines with it. This is the longest yet and it’s affecting life and work.
53 years old, no period for 4 months, but every other month at the time my period was due, I have been getting really bad headache, that also includes nausea, and pretty much is debilitating for about 12 hours.
I developed 'aura' migraines in my mid 40's. Thankfully they are not painful, but they are frightening and anxiety producing for sure. They seem to manifest around once a month for the past few years just before a period. Sometimes they seem to be triggered by other irritants like bright lights but I am confident that it began in tandem with perimeno. Wish this Dr. would talk more about the brain/hormone connection.
They’re not painful? All my painful migraines start with an Aura… They are really weird and a bit scary but I’m thankful for them because as soon as I see one k take my abortive pill. Before them my migraines would last a long time and with them it’s about 2 hours ❤ glad yours don’t hurt
I cried watching this whole video. I’ve suffered terrible menstrual migraines for years and realize that along with some other symptoms that I’ve likely been feeling perimenopause symptoms. I’ve tracked my period for years and luckily was able to identify the cyclical way my migraines prop up around or during menstruation. Finally had a doctor who would listen and got prescribed continuous low dose BCP. I hope it gives me relief
@@daisychain914 very good now. I actually got on HRT and haven’t had a single migraine since I started. I can’t even tell you how much it’s changed my life
@@mailejohn5296 thanks for replying :) I’m so glad you’re better, gives me hope. I wondered because I think the BCP migraine sufferers are meant to take is progesterone only… is that what you took? I hope to try that. I have adenomyosis, cysts and endometriosis on top of the migraines but I think it’s all probably coming from crazy peri hormones. Hoping the progesterone only pill helps me.
@primrose2076 I tried that once, and it was terrible. I could see how bad my head was throbbing in addition to feeling it 😅 I'm hoping getting on HRT will help
I’m turning 46 in a month and I’ve been having migraines that cause nausea. It’s absolutely horrendous. The only thing that helps it Rx Sumatriptan and it give me between 24-36 hour relief. It does take two hours for it to kick in.
Thank you for doing this. I feel so alone and you really educated me. I am going to suscribe to your other forums. I truly appreciate your hard work. I am crying in appreciation (writing from husband's account).
I am not a marijuana user. (I am not one that enjoys doing it pleasure, it makes me paranoid) Having said that, I have suffered severe migraines for over a decade. I took notes and realized mine would occur around and/or before my menstrual cycle. I heard somewhere that THC in marijuana could help. So I took a dose of some THC gummies from a dispensary. I was shocked, and so very happily relieved to experience that it WORKED! My head was numbed, and the pain totally went away! I felt like it had reduced inflammation along with having a numbing effect. The paranoia was not even as bad I think because I took it for a healing reason, or something about eating it is different then smoking it, not sure. Why don't doctors or professionals know this? Or do they, and just do not recommend it? WHY?
@@evadebruijn I don't know if it would, as I've not tried that. If you try it, please let me know if it works. How ever in my original post I forgot to include that it is the sativa strain that works for me.
Thank you so much. I found you on TH-cam because I watch Barbie Taylor who is just a God send. I will be 50 and you and Barbie Taylor have convinced me by education that I need and want HRT. So many women, friends & family won't talk to me about it, ever. Not even there symptoms. It's awful, thank goodness for you gals. Keep it coming.
Would wake up with Headaches. It was dehydration. 1. Heard on TH-cam- Once awake- *sit* up in bed. Drink water and then only stand up.... This really helped me. 2. Electrolytes 3. Pinch Celtic salt daily. 4. Take Magnesium. 5. My doctor also mentioned taking Riboflavin- B1.
I am 56, and have had a partial hysterectomy due to prolapse. I have had migraines all my life but the last five years have been the worst. This last year I have had headaches almost every day 24/7. I wake up with them, I go to sleep with them. No specific triggers and medications simply don't work. I just started Botox injections and am on my second round. I pray the third round helps because the headaches are unbearable. The worst is when doctors are dismissive and I feel like they think I am pill shopping. I just started smoking marijuana in December and it helps alleviate the amount of over the counter pain meds and prescriptive abortive medication I need. Praying for new abortive that can be prescribed more than 9 times a month! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@cc8172 I stopped taking All prescribed meds and over the counter pain relievers. Marijuana helped although it has it's disadvantages for legal and financial reasons. I stopped smoking marijuana 4 months ago and some manageable headaches have returned. Stress management is key but ultimately when I am unable to relieve them I have to sleep them off. Taking care not to let them get too bad as to turn into full blown migraines.
I’m 42 and now I get a migraine on the first day of my period every month. I had one today. I have to blackout my bedroom and lie down for hours. The only thing that helps is Vick’s vapor rub on my head. I do have tension in my neck and shoulders as well. I’m going to try coffee enemas. Thanks Doc! I thought it was just me. My family thinks I’m faking, but the migraines are killing me.
Finally someone explains they why and I understand it Great job explaining my Dr doesnt believe in perrimenopause. I mentioned it and he just pretented like it doesnt exist.
My headaches got worse when I went into menopause. I started in pre-menopause at 45 at 50 I was full menopause. I am 63 one I’m 64 and I’m still in full menopause with all the symptoms. The headaches are freaking horrible even though I’m on estradiol patch and progestogen 200 mg and still does not stop the headache when my Estrogen is going up or down cause I can feel it inside my uterus or whatever it’s like this thing and I have everything I have my uterus and I have my tools. Thanks Peter God never had them affected in anyway and they check me still today and thank God they say your uterus and your fallopian tools are fine. You’re just in menopause, but they’re fine. There’s no reason to take them out or to operate them, how can I get rid of naproxen 500 mg they gave me for menopause headache it works sometimes it takes so long for the naproxen to work. I go to the pain and nauseous medicine saying starts working.
A lot of what you said is SO true!! My situation is a bit different due to the fact that I have epilepsy & was put on birth control years ago to help control my seizures, as my hormonal changes were found to be one of the things causing my seizures. So I hadn't had my period for years & I couldn't track anything, but I was getting concerned because of my age & because of the other symptoms I had been having...vaginal dryness, REALLY bad migraines/headaches, problems sleeping, etc. I hadn't even thought that I was perimenipausal😳 Where did the time go? My neurologist put me on Ubrelvy for my migraines & my OBGYN put me on an estrogen cream & they've both really helped!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful info.. I’m not in peri menopause yet at 42 but I’m on my 3rd migraine attack on two days and you really helped me understand more what I can do to help these. I’m actually TTC and I’m FREAKING about these migraines since were not suppose to take immatrex pregnant. Immatrex is a lifesaver but I’d rather just not have them at all ❤
@heatherhirsch six months ago I almost bled to death on my period. I had to have 3 bags of blood, 5 bags of estrogen and Iron to get the bleeding to stop. After days at Vanderbilt, i had an ablation and I still CANT get a doctor to start me on HRT. My cycle is causing me to have 10 Migraine days a month. 12 doses of Rizatriptan, and I am ready to just give up! Why don’t OBGYNs listen!! My Migraines with my c
That’s really good information,I am also suffering from the same issues bad headache all the time. It’s funny because I ran upstairs because I thought that it was my dog barking😂 I have hearing problem too!
A few questions… is riboflavin actually B2 (not B6)? And what are the risks of continuous birth control pill in your 40’s? I don’t smoke but am scared about stroke and blood clots!
And my gynecologist in Puerto Rico, which I’m now in Florida seeing his daughter first I was seeing the father for more than 25 years now I’m seeing the daughter because she’s here in Florida and I was on the Biote pallets they were wonderful energy no symptoms no hot flashes no headaches great but they’re $400 and they would last only four or five months and I started losing my hair
I just started what I think is perimenopause . I’m so miserable I got the worst headache this month during my period and I got my period twice this month.And I was very nauseous.
My aura is awful. I literally lose a large chunk of my field of vision. There’s a sparkly line around an area where it is as though my eyes work but my brain can’t make sense of what it’s getting. It starts off feeling almost like when you look at a bright light and get a brief blind spot, but then it morphs and won’t go away. It’s pretty awful, in part because it takes a few minutes to make sense of it and during that time it’s just scary.
Great video with good info. FYI to all dog owners out there. Dogs *can* be trained and I wish people would take the time to do it before deciding to get one.
I’ve had migraines since age 7 , no one in my family has it , my migraines feel like my eye is being stabbed , because I be had such bad periods very heavy and numbing of my legs during my period , I had an iud im on my second and thinking of getting my third but im almost 40 and I feel like I’ve gained about 30 lbs suddenly and im very thin always struggled to gain weight and now I’ve gained so much so quick . My question is so iud have anything to do with migraines ? I feel like my migraines got worse after getting the iud , also how would I know when im on perimenapause ? Im getting lower back pain , migraines are getting so much worse , and sudden weight gain .
I eat well, sleep well, exercise 3 times a week. Take supplements for perimenopause and still suffer bad hormonal headaches and migraines. Going to try extra magnesium supplement to see if that helps.
Yes, headaches did occur during Perimenopause. Propranolol 80 mg XL has worked for Migraine prevention and high BP. If I do get a migraine it is extremely mild on this medication.
I’ve just turned 47. My cyclical pattern is the 12th or 13th of every month for the last 4 months. As it is I get 12 hour nausea/muscle tension based migraines due to a severe MSG allergy I have had my entire adult life. I also think it may be linked to my Kyleena - any comments or thoughts on Kyleena linking to migraine would be helpful
I wish you lived in my area! I can’t find a menopause professional close to me.😔 I’ve suffered from migraines for 20 years (with the exception of the times that I was pregnant). I took Imitrex when I was 24 years old, and it helped, but then I got off of it when trying to get pregnant with my first child and never went back on because of my 4 pregnancies and extended breastfeeding. I’m miserable, and my monthly menstrual migraines have gotten worse (debilitating) over the past few years. I’ve tried magnesium and riboflavin, as well as other remedies/supplements, and my dr also recently put me on bio identical progesterone (after seeing the report from my hormone testing). Nothing has helped, and I just want a better quality of life!!! Thank you for sharing all of the great info!
Hi Sandy definitely check the application in the link in the description for my Menopause master class I know you’ve been excellent candidate based on what you just mentioned
I stared having migraines at 41. My migraine starts 10 days after the beginning of my menstrual cycle. Is that normal? Most people only talk about migraines before your menstrual cycle.
I came to the comments section to see if someone said they had daily headaches. I've pretty much had a daily headache now for about 4 weeks. They sent me for MRI and CT scan but thankfully clear. Currently having my Thyroid checked. I'm 40- I have a bunch of other symptoms as well 😔
Im 45 I still get monthly periods a day late and I have headache along with deja vu and nausea almost everyday I'm going to go to emergency room I've been feeling horrible the slight nausea and anxiety head hurting idk what to do
I also developed a Hemo plegic headache because I didn’t catch it in time due to the premenopausal migraine I really need help who should I talk to what type of doctor please answer back
I am 39yrs old. I have had migraines before, during and after my cycle. For the last year, I have also been noticing I've gone 2 months twice last year with no period and during my current period (Jan 2024), my period has been light, but it has lasted 16 days and hasn't stopped yet. I've never had that happen before. I also have had night sweats for the last few years as well as hot flashes. The prolonged period has really concerned me though. Is that perimenopause?
I'm 51 yrs old no menstruation for almost 11 months...I've been suffering anxiety tension headache imbalance and my blood pressure always fluctuating...doc is it normal? Thank you
I developed migraine with aura at around 50 they came out of the blue I was sure they were from the pill. I stopped it and then they went away but now they are. Back. I dont know what the deal is . How can I meet with you?
Hi dr. Thank you so much for creating this video. I am 57 and am still in peri menopause. I have had migraines since my early 20s but they have significantly increased recently including cluster migraines and sometimes symptoms related to my vestibular migraine ( vertigo) which is usually well controlled with beta blockers. I do track them and they do seem to happen around the time I would normally have my period although my mensural cycle is so erratic. my sleeping has got even worse since my in continence issues started which may to be caused by a large fibroid over the bladder. I think I will ask my dr to refer me back to the neurologist and try taking the riboflavin as you suggest. I wish you were in the uk as I would definitely like to have a consultation. Thanks again. Sandra
I get vestibular migraines (at least that’s what I think) around ovulation and before my period. I’m 38 but was hit by a car and they started after my bad concussion. I’m considering going on birth control (maybe the mini pill?) to regulate my hormones and see if it helps. I also spot for between 3-6 days before every period.
Have you managed to go on the pill for it?? I'm 28 and get them around the same time as you. I was prescribed pills just for migraines that you have to take everyday and so far it works:) it's called metoprolol
Can u take that menopause patch for migraines if u have migraines w an aura? I have debilitating menstrual migraines every month w shortness of breath and chest pains its awful.
I have had migraines since 20s but when hit 40s they were more hormonal related then since 50s they went through the roof getting them weekly they started in the nevk shoulders back of head with aura and last up to 4 to five days before feeling completely better HRT initially helped but I am now starting to get them for 7 days a month again they really get me down they can sometimes be so severe they are changing my HRT slightly to see 8f helps thry govern my life tbh so not sure what to do anymore
What do you do when you do have these migraines I have tried many things and if they’re Going to get worse I’m in big trouble what do I do and who do I talk to because I was told I have to wait a year after bleeding before they can help me with any hormones of any form including supplements as well I’m in really big trouble then because I’m 47 going into 50 and three years I don’t know if I can handle that
I’m glad that you’re saying this but no you’re wrong I am 63 years old. My period went away at 45 and I have still been in the menopause with the palpitations hot flashes cold flashes migraine headaches right when I’m gonna ovulate which will be every third week of the month one month it may do it one month it may not but usually it’s always when I’m going to have hot flashes cold flashes. I swell up sometimes my breast hurt. Yes I’ve seen my gynecologist. She has had me on hormones for about three years and even when I had the hormones, it was still the headache was there not as bad now I’m 63 they cannot give me any more hormones Because I will bleed so now they try to give me other things which they really just don’t know what to do with me. They literally wanted to meet think about having a hysterectomy with my room having never a problem no sis nothing I’ve never had a problem with my uterus thanks to Jesus and she said well maybe we should just take it out even though there’s no problem with your uterus it’s very healthy. As a matter fact it’s healthy enough. That is 63. You could probably have a child, so what
LADIES - Coffee enemas !!!! They have helped me stop migraines completely!!!!! Research and try! Wish I had tried this years ago ! I’m so happy now !!! We do not have to suffer please please give them a go!
I have started taking Excedrin migraine to see if that works. My husband just found that because he said we have to find something how can a gynecologist say well let’s see if we take out your uterus so then we can put you on hormones because as long as you have your uterus, we can’t put you on hormones because you’ll start bleedingwithout your uterus thanks Peter Jesus ever having a problem is that even normal?
How can you wanna take someone’s uterus out so you can give them hormones when the uterus has no problems no cyst no sickness to the uterus just so you can give them hormones
My migraines absolutely anytime I start getting cold flashes hot flashes or even feel like I want to have sex at 63 and I already know that’s the hormones cause any other time. I won’t accept that at that time.
What low dose BCP do you usually recommend for your patients with migraines around their periods? I get migraines every month around my period predictably. There are so many types of BCP.
Get to your point! Stop all the chit chat and get to point! Women don't have time. You cause stress....biggest cause of stress and then headache! Your high pitch voice is headache causeing.
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Holy Crap THEY'VE GOTTEN WORSE IN THE PAST 12 TO 14 MONTHS!!
This has to be one of THEE most informative videos or even words that I've had from a doctor in years!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!
Do you do "tele-visits"??? I am in NYC.
I am not a marijuana user. (I am not one that enjoys doing it for pleasure, it makes me paranoid) Having said that, I have suffered severe migraines for over a decade. I took notes and realized mine would occur around and/or before my menstrual cycle. I heard somewhere that THC in marijuana could help. So I took a dose of some SATIVA strain THC gummies from a dispensary. I was shocked, and so very happily relieved to experience that it WORKED! My head was numbed, and the pain totally went away! I felt like it had reduced inflammation along with having a numbing effect. The paranoia was not even as bad I think because I took it for a healing reason, or something about eating it is different than smoking it, not sure.
This resonates sooo much, I’m 46 in perimenopause and have tried absolutely everything. I’ve seen a neurologist for a year and nothing has worked. My migraines are significantly worse. It’s totally debilitating. It’s really hard to pin point it down to anything specific. They’re relentless and making me miserable.
I feel you it's horrible I just have to lay down for a long time. Advil doesn't work Tylenol doesn't work. It's just about time and relaxing. Sometimes it will be 5 or more hours and nausea on top of it. Sorry you're dealing with this.
I’m so sorry. It truly is debilitating. I was in the same boat. Migraines up to 18 or so a month. When period came, when it left, when I ovulated. The sharp drops and surges in hormones did it for me. I tried everything under the sun. Finally was put on Orilissa to shut my ovaries down. Previous month I had 20, went down to 8. And then 5. Mine were definitely hormonal. So sadly, but not really, my next step is a total hysterectomy since Orilissa is to be taken temporarily cause of side effects. I’ll be so happy to be rid of everything and I can then start HRT at levels that work for me instead of this rollercoaster that is perimenopause.
Turmeric helps me. I take 2 capsules and sometimes I drink the turmeric tea by “traditional medicinal”. I hope you get some resolve❤
I just found your videos after four straight days of awful, debilitating headaches and migraines. I’m 46 and every cycle lately is brining migraines with it. This is the longest yet and it’s affecting life and work.
My migraines increased in frequency at 42 years old. Looking back, I think that was one of the first signs of perimenopause for me.
53 years old, no period for 4 months, but every other month at the time my period was due, I have been getting really bad headache, that also includes nausea, and pretty much is debilitating for about 12 hours.
Me too and I am 48. This is horrible
Yes exactly like that. I am 47
Yes, 52 and experiencing the same.
Yes 50 experiencing exactly this 😢
I developed 'aura' migraines in my mid 40's. Thankfully they are not painful, but they are frightening and anxiety producing for sure. They seem to manifest around once a month for the past few years just before a period. Sometimes they seem to be triggered by other irritants like bright lights but I am confident that it began in tandem with perimeno. Wish this Dr. would talk more about the brain/hormone connection.
They’re not painful? All my painful migraines start with an Aura… They are really weird and a bit scary but I’m thankful for them because as soon as I see one k take my abortive pill. Before them my migraines would last a long time and with them it’s about 2 hours ❤ glad yours don’t hurt
Yes, once a month before ‘period’ whether it comes or not.
Me too experiencing this. Silent migraines with aura and alot of headaches
I cried watching this whole video. I’ve suffered terrible menstrual migraines for years and realize that along with some other symptoms that I’ve likely been feeling perimenopause symptoms. I’ve tracked my period for years and luckily was able to identify the cyclical way my migraines prop up around or during menstruation. Finally had a doctor who would listen and got prescribed continuous low dose BCP. I hope it gives me relief
How are you now ?
@@daisychain914 very good now. I actually got on HRT and haven’t had a single migraine since I started. I can’t even tell you how much it’s changed my life
@@mailejohn5296 thanks for replying :) I’m so glad you’re better, gives me hope. I wondered because I think the BCP migraine sufferers are meant to take is progesterone only… is that what you took? I hope to try that. I have adenomyosis, cysts and endometriosis on top of the migraines but I think it’s all probably coming from crazy peri hormones. Hoping the progesterone only pill helps me.
Sativa THC gummies worked for me!
@primrose2076 I tried that once, and it was terrible. I could see how bad my head was throbbing in addition to feeling it 😅 I'm hoping getting on HRT will help
I’m turning 46 in a month and I’ve been having migraines that cause nausea. It’s absolutely horrendous. The only thing that helps it Rx Sumatriptan and it give me between 24-36 hour relief. It does take two hours for it to kick in.
At 41 all of a sudden I started getting headaches before my period after going my whole life with maybe 10 headaches total.
Thank you for doing this. I feel so alone and you really educated me. I am going to suscribe to your other forums. I truly appreciate your hard work. I am crying in appreciation (writing from husband's account).
Very helpful . I definitely have migraines before period and after . And all kinds of symptoms before the period.
I am not a marijuana user. (I am not one that enjoys doing it pleasure, it makes me paranoid) Having said that, I have suffered severe migraines for over a decade. I took notes and realized mine would occur around and/or before my menstrual cycle. I heard somewhere that THC in marijuana could help. So I took a dose of some THC gummies from a dispensary. I was shocked, and so very happily relieved to experience that it WORKED! My head was numbed, and the pain totally went away! I felt like it had reduced inflammation along with having a numbing effect. The paranoia was not even as bad I think because I took it for a healing reason, or something about eating it is different then smoking it, not sure. Why don't doctors or professionals know this? Or do they, and just do not recommend it? WHY?
Do you think a full spectrum CBD oil could work?
@@evadebruijn I don't know if it would, as I've not tried that. If you try it, please let me know if it works. How ever in my original post I forgot to include that it is the sativa strain that works for me.
@@evadebruijn20:1 CBD TO THC bc needs the tiny THC to “unlock” the CBD
Thank you so much. I found you on TH-cam because I watch Barbie Taylor who is just a God send. I will be 50 and you and Barbie Taylor have convinced me by education that I need and want HRT. So many women, friends & family won't talk to me about it, ever. Not even there symptoms. It's awful, thank goodness for you gals. Keep it coming.
Thank you so much for sending me this message. It means so much we can have this kind of positive impact!
I’m chronic migraine everyday all day for last two years I’m 47 Iv had every treatment
Me too ,I'm almost 46 .last 2 years ,endless headache migrains.its draining daily.
Would wake up with Headaches. It was dehydration.
1. Heard on TH-cam- Once awake- *sit* up in bed. Drink water and then only stand up....
This really helped me.
2. Electrolytes
3. Pinch Celtic salt daily.
4. Take Magnesium.
5. My doctor also mentioned taking
Riboflavin- B1.
Anything work yet? Absolutely desperate here at wit’s end…
I am 56, and have had a partial hysterectomy due to prolapse. I have had migraines all my life but the last five years have been the worst. This last year I have had headaches almost every day 24/7. I wake up with them, I go to sleep with them. No specific triggers and medications simply don't work. I just started Botox injections and am on my second round. I pray the third round helps because the headaches are unbearable. The worst is when doctors are dismissive and I feel like they think I am pill shopping. I just started smoking marijuana in December and it helps alleviate the amount of over the counter pain meds and prescriptive abortive medication I need. Praying for new abortive that can be prescribed more than 9 times a month! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
If your ovaries are still in ya, maybe it’s time they come out?
Sativa strain THC gummies worked for me!
anything work yet?
@cc8172 I stopped taking All prescribed meds and over the counter pain relievers. Marijuana helped although it has it's disadvantages for legal and financial reasons. I stopped smoking marijuana 4 months ago and some manageable headaches have returned. Stress management is key but ultimately when I am unable to relieve them I have to sleep them off. Taking care not to let them get too bad as to turn into full blown migraines.
I’m 42 and now I get a migraine on the first day of my period every month. I had one today. I have to blackout my bedroom and lie down for hours. The only thing that helps is Vick’s vapor rub on my head. I do have tension in my neck and shoulders as well. I’m going to try coffee enemas. Thanks Doc! I thought it was just me. My family thinks I’m faking, but the migraines are killing me.
I am 43 years old actually I'm watching this video while I'm lying down on my bed.
@@elsafields snap
Tiger balm helps me by rubbing on the spot where headache is, usually localised for me. Definitely helps when painkillers don’t always touch it
Yes, I've certainly seen an upswing in frequency. In fact I have one right now that's been hanging out since last night
Im in peri-menopause, got my period after 46 days . Im having headaches now
What about the increased risk of stroke linked to the use of estrogen and women with migraine with aura or for migraine sufferers over the age of 35?
Finally someone explains they why and I understand it Great job explaining my Dr doesnt believe in perrimenopause. I mentioned it and he just pretented like it doesnt exist.
thanks for this comment. the menopause.org website can be helpful if you look for a NAMS doctor
@@heatherhirschMD None in my area this is why your content is so important
My headaches got worse when I went into menopause. I started in pre-menopause at 45 at 50 I was full menopause. I am 63 one I’m 64 and I’m still in full menopause with all the symptoms. The headaches are freaking horrible even though I’m on estradiol patch and progestogen 200 mg and still does not stop the headache when my Estrogen is going up or down cause I can feel it inside my uterus or whatever it’s like this thing and I have everything I have my uterus and I have my tools. Thanks Peter God never had them affected in anyway and they check me still today and thank God they say your uterus and your fallopian tools are fine. You’re just in menopause, but they’re fine. There’s no reason to take them out or to operate them, how can I get rid of naproxen 500 mg they gave me for menopause headache it works sometimes it takes so long for the naproxen to work. I go to the pain and nauseous medicine saying starts working.
A lot of what you said is SO true!! My situation is a bit different due to the fact that I have epilepsy & was put on birth control years ago to help control my seizures, as my hormonal changes were found to be one of the things causing my seizures. So I hadn't had my period for years & I couldn't track anything, but I was getting concerned because of my age & because of the other symptoms I had been having...vaginal dryness, REALLY bad migraines/headaches, problems sleeping, etc. I hadn't even thought that I was perimenipausal😳 Where did the time go? My neurologist put me on Ubrelvy for my migraines & my OBGYN put me on an estrogen cream & they've both really helped!
I started having seizures out the blue due to my hormone changes 😢
I'm only 34 and have been getting these headaches before and during my period since the past year...
I just became 34 and started having this 3 months before my 34th birthday. It’s crazy
Migraines got worse during peri menopause then stabilized thnx to botox. Still gave them post menopause. No obvious neurological problems.
I'm 41, and have started getting headaches during my period
Thank you so much for all the wonderful info.. I’m not in peri menopause yet at 42 but I’m on my 3rd migraine attack on two days and you really helped me understand more what I can do to help these. I’m actually TTC and I’m FREAKING about these migraines since were not suppose to take immatrex pregnant. Immatrex is a lifesaver but I’d rather just not have them at all ❤
Was looking more for natural ways to stop these menstrual migraines. Bc pills are horrible for you. Talk more about diet. 16:39
Natural bioidentical estrogen patches & progesterone.
@heatherhirsch six months ago I almost bled to death on my period. I had to have 3 bags of blood, 5 bags of estrogen and Iron to get the bleeding to stop.
After days at Vanderbilt, i had an ablation and I still CANT get a doctor to start me on HRT. My cycle is causing me to have 10 Migraine days a month. 12 doses of Rizatriptan, and I am ready to just give up!
Why don’t OBGYNs listen!!
My Migraines with my c
That’s really good information,I am also suffering from the same issues bad headache all the time. It’s funny because I ran upstairs because I thought that it was my dog barking😂 I have hearing problem too!
I have pain in nose bone on right side near eye area my chicks also pain 😔
Me too! 😩
Migraines are way worse during this peri menopause.
Yesss
Great video thanks! I suffer from hormonal migraines. This is excellent info.
A few questions… is riboflavin actually B2 (not B6)? And what are the risks of continuous birth control pill in your 40’s? I don’t smoke but am scared about stroke and blood clots!
And my gynecologist in Puerto Rico, which I’m now in Florida seeing his daughter first I was seeing the father for more than 25 years now I’m seeing the daughter because she’s here in Florida and I was on the Biote pallets they were wonderful energy no symptoms no hot flashes no headaches great but they’re $400 and they would last only four or five months and I started losing my hair
I just started what I think is perimenopause . I’m so miserable I got the worst headache this month during my period and I got my period twice this month.And I was very nauseous.
My aura is awful. I literally lose a large chunk of my field of vision. There’s a sparkly line around an area where it is as though my eyes work but my brain can’t make sense of what it’s getting. It starts off feeling almost like when you look at a bright light and get a brief blind spot, but then it morphs and won’t go away. It’s pretty awful, in part because it takes a few minutes to make sense of it and during that time it’s just scary.
Riboflavin is vitamin B2 (not b6)
You are right!
Thank you for doing lectures like this. It is very helpful. Keep on posting thanks.
Yes, more migraines this year (I'm 49). Haven't had such a bad bout of them since my mid 20's but that was tension based. Evil things they are.
You have been so helpful, TU.
Just to clarify, did you mean B2 which is riboflavin, or B6 pyridoxine?
Dr Hirsch, I thought oral contraception is thought to be higher risk for women with migraines?
Great video with good info. FYI to all dog owners out there. Dogs *can* be trained and I wish people would take the time to do it before deciding to get one.
Thanks for the video. Riboflavin is not vitamin B6. It's B2. So which one are you recommending: B2 or B6?
She means B2… my neuro has me take with magnesium. Not sure if she recommended the magnesium ♥️
I'm 36 and have horrible migraines and getting worse! not sure what to do.
I’ve had migraines since age 7 , no one in my family has it , my migraines feel like my eye is being stabbed , because I be had such bad periods very heavy and numbing of my legs during my period , I had an iud im on my second and thinking of getting my third but im almost 40 and I feel like I’ve gained about 30 lbs suddenly and im very thin always struggled to gain weight and now I’ve gained so much so quick .
My question is so iud have anything to do with migraines ? I feel like my migraines got worse after getting the iud , also how would I know when im on perimenapause ?
Im getting lower back pain , migraines are getting so much worse , and sudden weight gain .
Thank you for sharing I'm 31 and getting them. Good to hear from others
I eat well, sleep well, exercise 3 times a week. Take supplements for perimenopause and still suffer bad hormonal headaches and migraines. Going to try extra magnesium supplement to see if that helps.
Can certain foods help reduce or negate headaches/migraines?
I’m peri menopause now. But I’ve had Botox for migraine for at least 3 years so at the moment they aren’t any worse. Please god it remains so.
Yes, headaches did occur during Perimenopause. Propranolol 80 mg XL has worked for Migraine prevention and high BP. If I do get a migraine it is extremely mild on this medication.
No thanks! No meds because you fix one thing and create a new issue! Enjoy your propranolol.
I’ve just turned 47. My cyclical pattern is the 12th or 13th of every month for the last 4 months. As it is I get 12 hour nausea/muscle tension based migraines due to a severe MSG allergy I have had my entire adult life. I also think it may be linked to my Kyleena - any comments or thoughts on Kyleena linking to migraine would be helpful
Are there any natural remedies for the headaches/migraine?
You can try nightly magnesium, B2, and blue-light blocking glasses which I have found very helpful
I think my headaches are hormonal but what's frustrating is that these days my period is so irregular that I can't pinpoint the correlation.
Smells delicious ....looks like our kind of yum will definately do this one ...thank you
I wish you lived in my area! I can’t find a menopause professional close to me.😔
I’ve suffered from migraines for 20 years (with the exception of the times that I was pregnant). I took Imitrex when I was 24 years old, and it helped, but then I got off of it when trying to get pregnant with my first child and never went back on because of my 4 pregnancies and extended breastfeeding. I’m miserable, and my monthly menstrual migraines have gotten worse (debilitating) over the past few years. I’ve tried magnesium and riboflavin, as well as other remedies/supplements, and my dr also recently put me on bio identical progesterone (after seeing the report from my hormone testing). Nothing has helped, and I just want a better quality of life!!! Thank you for sharing all of the great info!
Hi Sandy definitely check the application in the link in the description for my Menopause master class I know you’ve been excellent candidate based on what you just mentioned
I stared having migraines at 41. My migraine starts 10 days after the beginning of my menstrual cycle. Is that normal? Most people only talk about migraines before your menstrual cycle.
I personally tend to think they could be hormonally mediated if there is any kind of monthly/ cyclic pattern.
I get them mid month at ovulation as well as around my period
I have headaches daily and I’m in peri menopause 😢 my FSH is 109… I’m on the pellet and take progesterone every night
I came to the comments section to see if someone said they had daily headaches. I've pretty much had a daily headache now for about 4 weeks. They sent me for MRI and CT scan but thankfully clear. Currently having my Thyroid checked. I'm 40- I have a bunch of other symptoms as well 😔
@@CJSings921anything work yet? Try HRT?
@@cc8172 Yes, thankfully- they started me on mini-pill (progesterone only) and after about 3 weeks I started to feel much better.
Magnesium helped me.
Which magnesium?
Hi which patch would you recommend for me? 51, peri and headaches most days at the moment. Thanks
Hello doctor is it normal to have tension migraines during menstration?
Im 45 I still get monthly periods a day late and I have headache along with deja vu and nausea almost everyday I'm going to go to emergency room I've been feeling horrible the slight nausea and anxiety head hurting idk what to do
Can I use birth control pils after menopause for headaches and other symptoms?
You are an excellent Doctor
I also developed a Hemo plegic headache because I didn’t catch it in time due to the premenopausal migraine I really need help who should I talk to what type of doctor please answer back
I am 39yrs old. I have had migraines before, during and after my cycle. For the last year, I have also been noticing I've gone 2 months twice last year with no period and during my current period (Jan 2024), my period has been light, but it has lasted 16 days and hasn't stopped yet. I've never had that happen before. I also have had night sweats for the last few years as well as hot flashes. The prolonged period has really concerned me though. Is that perimenopause?
Yes. Bioidentical HRT will assuage all these symptoms, just have to find a doctor who is not an idiot.
Hi Dr. Hirsch! You mention using an estrogen patch. I have always been told no estrogen with migraines?
depends
I'm 51 yrs old no menstruation for almost 11 months...I've been suffering anxiety tension headache imbalance and my blood pressure always fluctuating...doc is it normal? Thank you
take HRT
The terrible side effects of Imitrex should at least be mentioned if you're going to recommend it.
I don’t get side effects from Imitrex; are side effects typical?
I developed migraine with aura at around 50 they came out of the blue I was sure they were from the pill. I stopped it and then they went away but now they are. Back. I dont know what the deal is . How can I meet with you?
Yes I have migraines daily omg. I began having it at 42 now 43 and they are still here. My neurologist wants to do Botox but I am scared
anything work? Botox revolutiizes many people lives bc of previous chronic migraine.
Hi dr. Thank you so much for creating this video. I am 57 and am still in peri menopause. I have had migraines since my early 20s but they have significantly increased recently including cluster migraines and sometimes symptoms related to my vestibular migraine ( vertigo) which is usually well controlled with beta blockers. I do track them and they do seem to happen around the time I would normally have my period although my mensural cycle is so erratic. my sleeping has got even worse since my in continence issues started which may to be caused by a large fibroid over the bladder. I think I will ask my dr to refer me back to the neurologist and try taking the riboflavin as you suggest. I wish you were in the uk as I would definitely like to have a consultation. Thanks again. Sandra
Glad this was helpful for you. What a journey you have been on. Hope that you find someone, i know many menopause experts in the UK! keep tracking :)
@@heatherhirschMD thank you
Sativa strain THC gummies worked for me!
I get vestibular migraines (at least that’s what I think) around ovulation and before my period. I’m 38 but was hit by a car and they started after my bad concussion. I’m considering going on birth control (maybe the mini pill?) to regulate my hormones and see if it helps. I also spot for between 3-6 days before every period.
Have you managed to go on the pill for it?? I'm 28 and get them around the same time as you. I was prescribed pills just for migraines that you have to take everyday and so far it works:) it's called metoprolol
I suggest going to acupuncture or craniosacral therapist to help with post concussive syndrome.
Did it help??
Did it help? Has the mini pill helped anyone reading this?
Anything natural to recommend? BC and hormonal stuff is not the answer
Im 53 and getting really bad migraines so bad and nausea
Can u take that menopause patch for migraines if u have migraines w an aura? I have debilitating menstrual migraines every month w shortness of breath and chest pains its awful.
I have had migraines since 20s but when hit 40s they were more hormonal related then since 50s they went through the roof getting them weekly they started in the nevk shoulders back of head with aura and last up to 4 to five days before feeling completely better HRT initially helped but I am now starting to get them for 7 days a month again they really get me down they can sometimes be so severe they are changing my HRT slightly to see 8f helps thry govern my life tbh so not sure what to do anymore
Sativa strain THC gummies worked for me!
I have terrible headache one day before my period an after my period is finish an am 45
Well explained helpful thank you
Video starts at 4:22
What do you do when you do have these migraines I have tried many things and if they’re Going to get worse I’m in big trouble what do I do and who do I talk to because I was told I have to wait a year after bleeding before they can help me with any hormones of any form including supplements as well I’m in really big trouble then because I’m 47 going into 50 and three years I don’t know if I can handle that
You dont have to wait. Try Evernow online doctors like I do.
Would you suggest vitex for some with premature ovarian failure
Did you mean B2 which is riboflavin or B6 pyridoxine?
She needs to put a correction up, she meant B2. B6 can be helpful for nausea she has said in other videos, but B2 is to help migraines.
I’m glad that you’re saying this but no you’re wrong I am 63 years old. My period went away at 45 and I have still been in the menopause with the palpitations hot flashes cold flashes migraine headaches right when I’m gonna ovulate which will be every third week of the month one month it may do it one month it may not but usually it’s always when I’m going to have hot flashes cold flashes. I swell up sometimes my breast hurt. Yes I’ve seen my gynecologist. She has had me on hormones for about three years and even when I had the hormones, it was still the headache was there not as bad now I’m 63 they cannot give me any more hormones Because I will bleed so now they try to give me other things which they really just don’t know what to do with me. They literally wanted to meet think about having a hysterectomy with my room having never a problem no sis nothing I’ve never had a problem with my uterus thanks to Jesus and she said well maybe we should just take it out even though there’s no problem with your uterus it’s very healthy. As a matter fact it’s healthy enough. That is 63. You could probably have a child, so what
LADIES - Coffee enemas !!!! They have helped me stop migraines completely!!!!! Research and try! Wish I had tried this years ago ! I’m so happy now !!! We do not have to suffer please please give them a go!
I have a migraine so badly I I really want to talk with you but I'm living in Ohio can I do anything that
anything work yet? Try bioidentical HRT
I think it riboflavin b2 not b6 I don’t see riboflavin in b6 only in b2
Yes you are right - it’s B2!
I have started taking Excedrin migraine to see if that works. My husband just found that because he said we have to find something how can a gynecologist say well let’s see if we take out your uterus so then we can put you on hormones because as long as you have your uterus, we can’t put you on hormones because you’ll start bleedingwithout your uterus thanks Peter Jesus ever having a problem is that even normal?
How can you wanna take someone’s uterus out so you can give them hormones when the uterus has no problems no cyst no sickness to the uterus just so you can give them hormones
My migraines absolutely anytime I start getting cold flashes hot flashes or even feel like I want to have sex at 63 and I already know that’s the hormones cause any other time. I won’t accept that at that time.
Is the Lo Loestrin Fe too low in estrogen?
What low dose BCP do you usually recommend for your patients with migraines around their periods? I get migraines every month around my period predictably. There are so many types of BCP.
For these women I try a 91 day pill like Jolessa or lo-estrin
The combined oral contraceptive pill is not advised for women who have migraine with aura as this can increase risk of stroke
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Get to your point! Stop all the chit chat and get to point! Women don't have time. You cause stress....biggest cause of stress and then headache! Your high pitch voice is headache causeing.
😂😂
Total waste of time
Voice! Too high, can't listen, too much too long