Guest guest Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 >> I've heard the same, however now my hormone levels have me at post >> menopausal (at 46!) and the migraines persist. > I get opthalmic migraines which started several years when i would get just the flashing lights and a brief, mild headache. When my periods stopped last year, I thought it was menopause (I'm 53), but it was really due to malnutrition and my adrenals not working. After a few months the real migraines started. Oh, my---my sympathies go out to all of you who have dealt with these for such a long time. We came to the conclusion that it was the hormonal *fluctuations*, not necessarily low hormones, because if you test me, I have, as the GYN said, the hormone level of a 22 year old. Now if I could get all the body parts to that age, that would be great ! August was terrible, I had 7 migraines and they were being triggered by bright light, including the sunlight bouncing off of the car in front of me. Then in September, I guess my hormones had recovered enough that I actually got my old PMS symptoms which I hadn't had in a year. And I could actually feel something in my head clear---and that I-might-have-another-migraine-any- minute feeling left. Yet another connection to our GI tract functioning ! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I get the ophthalmic migraine auras but never the headache (thank goodness). I'm post-menopause and I've had these occasionally whether I'm taking HRT or not, so I'm not sure if it's hormone related for me. Do you know other causes? Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > > >> I've heard the same, however now my hormone levels have me at post > >> menopausal (at 46!) and the migraines persist. > > > > I get opthalmic migraines which started several years when i would get > just the flashing lights and a brief, mild headache. When my periods > stopped last year, I thought it was menopause (I'm 53), but it was really > due to malnutrition and my adrenals not working. After a few months the > real migraines started. Oh, my---my sympathies go out to all of you who > have dealt with these for such a long time. > > We came to the conclusion that it was the hormonal *fluctuations*, not > necessarily low hormones, because if you test me, I have, as the GYN said, > the hormone level of a 22 year old. Now if I could get all the body parts > to that age, that would be great ! > > August was terrible, I had 7 migraines and they were being triggered by > bright light, including the sunlight bouncing off of the car in front of me. > Then in September, I guess my hormones had recovered enough that I actually > got my old PMS symptoms which I hadn't had in a year. And I could actually > feel something in my head clear---and that > I-might-have-another-migraine-any- minute feeling left. > > Yet another connection to our GI tract functioning ! > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've had frequent migraines since I was a child. I generally get the full-spectrum migraines, with the optical distortions, sensitivity to smells, light and sounds, vertigo, severe nausea, and head pain. There are a number of causes. Stress (fatigue,tension) and hormonal shifts are the most common causes. Other causes are: dehydration, reaction to medications, reaction to additives and preservatives, reaction to foods, reaction to environmental conditions, cardiovascular issues (changes in blood pressure, for example). I am sure there are others as well; I've read a lot about migraines and talked with a lot of doctors about them. One thing I learned five years ago is that there are also abdominal migraines. Some people have been diagnosed with upper GI disorders only to learn later they are dealing with abdominal migraines. Another thing I have discovered is that having frequent migraines also contributed to my having developed Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. That brain/gut/blood connection at work [sigh]. If you are concerned, check in with your doctors. A PCP or neurologist is a good place to start. Sudden onset of migraines is a concern. If you've had them for years and years, like I have, then the doctors aren't so concerned [grin]. Kim M. SCD 5+ years >>>>>>>>>>> I get the ophthalmic migraine auras but never the headache (thank goodness). I'm post-menopause and I've had these occasionally whether I'm taking HRT or not, so I'm not sure if it's hormone related for me. Do you know other causes?Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Debbie-- by definition an opthalmic migraine has no headache, only visual disturbances. Terry Re: GI/Hormones/Migraines I get the ophthalmic migraine auras but never the headache (thank goodness). I'm post-menopause and I've had these occasionally whether I'm taking HRT or not, so I'm not sure if it's hormone related for me. Do you know other causes?Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda)>> > >> I've heard the same, however now my hormone levels have me at post> >> menopausal (at 46!) and the migraines persist.> >> > I get opthalmic migraines which started several years when i would get > just the flashing lights and a brief, mild headache. When my periods > stopped last year, I thought it was menopause (I'm 53), but it was really > due to malnutrition and my adrenals not working. After a few months the > real migraines started. Oh, my---my sympathies go out to all of you who > have dealt with these for such a long time.> > We came to the conclusion that it was the hormonal *fluctuations*, not > necessarily low hormones, because if you test me, I have, as the GYN said, > the hormone level of a 22 year old. Now if I could get all the body parts > to that age, that would be great !> > August was terrible, I had 7 migraines and they were being triggered by > bright light, including the sunlight bouncing off of the car in front of me. > Then in September, I guess my hormones had recovered enough that I actually > got my old PMS symptoms which I hadn't had in a year. And I could actually > feel something in my head clear---and that > I-might-have-another-migraine-any- minute feeling left.> > Yet another connection to our GI tract functioning !> > Sue> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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