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[Elizabethrose]

Hi Menomale,

I'm really sorry you're struggling with the dreaded migraines. Absolutely nothing worked for me aside from Frovatriptan combined with Diclofenac suppositories. No other Triptan worked, and I tried them in tablet, injection, oral spray forms across the range BUT Frovatriptan seems to be the best treatment for hormone related migraine. It was recommended by two specialists who explained it has a long half life and therefore better able to prevent the rebounds that so commonly happen with menstrual migraines. I take it as soon as the headache starts, after aura and prodrome have ended, and insert the suppository at the same time. Taking the Diclofenac anally bypasses the stomach which is in stasis.

You are limited with how many can be taken per month but these things are my lifeline and I thank God and Anne MacGregor who introduced them to me!

Obviously, I have no idea if these would medically suit you but if you want more info do ask. I wish you relief from these horrible disabling things xx

[Elizabethrose]

Oh Menomale, I feel so sorry for you, I know exactly how you feel. I don't know whether you are able to take them, you can't if you have high blood pressure but why don't you give Frovatriptan and the Diclofenac supps a go?

I have never had a one sided migraine though I know they are more common. My entire head feels like it is being crushed in a vice and my scalp is exceptionally sensitive and painful to touch. My goodness, so many things have been tried on me over the years, sometimes with shocking side effects, but the Frovatriptan has saved my life and I promise I'm not being melodramatic.

Find a new doc and discuss it with them. Migraine cripples us and of course if it is constant, it's impossible for you to manage all of the other stuff going on in your life.

I wish you well x

[Burchers]

Been reading your entries. You are a brave woman. I took the decision to remove my HRT patch today . I be felt ghastly since starting the progesterone part

[Charlotte ...]

How are you feeling today Menomale?

[Charlotte ...]

Oh migraines are awful mine only started with meno but thankfully they faded once I started HRT. I don't know how you re going with them everyday, they are so all encompassing.

[Dawncam]

Hi menomale - why did you stop your E? Do think you're getting enough from DHEA?

Dxx