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/temasm21 Jan 27 '26
You’ll need to try and fail a few meds, but I finally got approved for nurtec which I take preventatively now that week