I've been suffering with migraines (pretty much daily) for 2 months now. GP put me on Sumatriptan, which worked to begin with, then changed me to Zolmatriptan which, again, worked at the beginning but I'm already having to take a 2nd tablet to get any relief.
I've also been waking at night with severe headaches, so severe I feel as though my heads going to explode! Referred to doctor Google, which I know I shouldn't....but....desperate times, desperate measures!
I think these night-time headaches might be what's called Hypnic Headaches. I certainly tick all the boxes - over 50, female, history of headaches, watery eyes that sting really badly. Remedy - caffeine at bedtime.
I'm 54 and don't know where I am in this meno journey as I've had mirena coils for the last 6 years. I also take Elleste Solo 1mg. Worst symptom for me was insomnia, so I cut out all caffeine. Even taking my own decaf tea bags when I go on holiday, so the thought of drinking a strong brew at bedtime filled me with anxiety, but it worked! Minor side effects were twitching feet in bed, which I presume was my body's response to caffeine & taking a while to nod off.
I have a telephone review appt with my GP on Monday so will discuss it with her.
Early days but for now, I'll stick with non-decaf tea. More info here if anyone is interested -
https://www.migrainetrust.org/about-migraine/types-of-migraine/other-headache-disorders/hypnic-headache/