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Migraines during periods
I get severe migraines during and just after periods generating from eyes till back of the head. Sometimes it's one side in the night and other side in the morning and light sensitivity is the worst. I just can't get anything done and just want to close my eyes with an eye mask and do nothing. Is it normal? There has to be some solution. Please advise. I'm just trying to stay hydrated enough as of now.
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Menstrual migraine is commonly triggered by the natural fall in estrogen levels before menstruation
With appropriate treatment and preventive measures, menstrual migraine can be effectively managed.
Next Steps
If you experience sudden severe headache, visual disturbances, weakness, or other neurological symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Health Tips
Advice:
- Maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid skipping meals.
- Drink adequate water.
- Avoid known headache triggers.
- Maintain a headache and menstrual diary.
- Take prescribed pain relief or migraine-specific medication at the onset of symptoms.
- If headaches recur every month, consult a gynaecologist or neurologist for preventive treatment.
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The migraines you're having around your period, with one-sided pain and strong light sensitivity, are known as menstrual migraines. They're triggered by the sharp drop in estrogen just before and during your period, which is why the pattern repeats each cycle.
Next Steps
Keep a diary noting which day of your cycle each migraine starts, since that pattern helps confirm the link. Staying hydrated, as you're already doing, along with resting in a dark, quiet room during an attack, are both reasonable.
Health Tips
If these keep disrupting your month, please consult your gynaecologist about cycle-based options, who may also involve a neurologist for stronger relief.
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