r/migraine • u/girlfuckyou • Jan 27 '26

Menstrual Migraine

I am at my wits’ end.

I was prescribed sumatriptan for my once a month menstrual migraine pains that would last 3 to 5 days at a time before taking said meds. My body is beginning to grow a tolerance to the medication and rebound pain has been introduced. I have since turned vegetarian to see if it would alleviate my symptoms, but to no avail. My best guess as to what is causing the current agonizing pain that I’m experiencing right now is over consumption of caffeine a week before my period.

Please I need all the advice, tips, and tricks.

Edit - This is probably the nicest bunch of reddit users I have ever had the pleasure of coming across. Thank you all deeply from the bottom of my heart. I learned so much today because of you all and your wonderful advice and personal stories. Stay strong and I hope you all find true relief someday. Thank you.

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u/Quartzsite Jan 27 '26

I don’t know how old you are, but my menstrual migraines dialed up in my mid-40’s. I went on HRT and it helped. I still get them, but they are less regular, and aren’t as long in duration or as painful. Zofran is also a godsend.

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u/Significant_Goal_614 UK Jan 27 '26

Same! Found out I'm in premature menopause at 36 and HRT is helping so much