New Migraines - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

dippyme · 10-23-2008, 05:49 AM

Hi all just started to have migraines again after 10 years without them - well ten yrs without needing meds cos i only had the one off, but every day since monday i have been having zigzag lines in vision where they get bigger then i have to hide in the dark or go bed, my vision is poor and when that finally goes i get a really bad head for hours.

I have read in the past that you should report new migraines to your dr is this right or should i just put up with them ? I have been having a really bad period too - much heavier than normal - perhaps its not connected but both started at the same time.

I started a new antidepressant but that was 3 wks ago so im not sure they are causing the migraines, what do people suggest ?

thanks dippy xxx

AuntieLeela · 10-23-2008, 02:46 PM

Yup, menstrual migraines can be triggered, or aggravated, by hormonal changes. There is a new treatment available for MM, I can't remember the name of it right now, darn!

Definitely see your doctor, your symptoms aren't the kind you can safely ignore.

dippyme · 10-24-2008, 03:15 AM

Thank you for your advise leela, dr has put me on some hormone pills to control the period cos it has been so bad, i forgot to mention migraines when i went this week, but then i wasnt having them everyday then, i best get them checked when i next go.