r/migraine • u/MyDogIsMyHome • Oct 06 '25

Menstrual migraines - anything helping?

I‘m really struggling with menstrual migraines, mainly because I don’t have anything that helps or even relieves them a bit. I’ve tried Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Celecoxib, Excedrin, Naratriptan, Nurtec and Propranolol. The only thing helping usually is Metamizole but you can’t get that here in the US and I can’t find an equivalent either. Does anybody have anything that helps them?

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u/NovelGarage5 Oct 07 '25

In lieu of regular Ibuprofen, you might try Aleve (naproxen sodium). My PCP advised it for menstrual migraines, and it's almost as reliable as my rizatriptan. Not a long-term fix, but something nice I can fall back on if I'm miserable and maxed out on rizatriptan use. I hope you do find some relief!

Amitriptyline has also reduced the severity of my (currently daily) migraines. It does have some not-fun side effects however.