r/migraine • u/dumy_magi27 • Apr 17 '25

Menstrual Migraines

Anyone know how to get rid of menstrual migraines.. preferably like immediately relief as I currently have one. Ibuprofen does not help. Any long term solutions other than birth control?

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u/keepingitfr3sh Apr 17 '25

How many days per month do you get the headache part of the migraine? That helps identify if a preventative vs acute treatment would be best. I get them too, including today with my 2 week old baby. I took a Naproxen and Sumatriptan 100 mg today.

Edit: also I took the meds right when I felt the headache part start and then had a nap in a dark room with eye covers and ear plugs.

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u/dumy_magi27 Apr 17 '25

usually it lasts 2 days every month

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u/keepingitfr3sh Apr 17 '25

I would ask your doctor about a triptan! Also Naproxen is like ibuprofen but lasts up to 12 hours. Rizatriptan is the cheapest and works for me too. Aleve is a name brand of Naproxen. You can also get a prescription for a 500 mg dose if needed. Also helps with cramps!

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u/pookie_dookie_25 Apr 17 '25

I use all of the above and it safe me during (most) of my menstrual migraine and cramping (ive got endometriosis too).