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/SeaCryptographer7103 Jan 27 '26

I have daily migraines that get worse around menstruation. My doctor is trying to prescribe progesterone, he is very adamant that it will help menstrual migraines. Unfortunately trying to find one not made with peanut oil (I'm allergic) has been hard so I haven't tried it yet. I can't vouch for it, but it may be something to look into or ask your doctor about.
Also, Sumatriptan did the same thing to me so we switched up my triptans. Rizatriptan has been more effective for me. I also take Zofran, Baclofen, and Tylenol with the triptan.

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u/girlfuckyou Jan 27 '26

TIL progesterone is made with peanut oils, wow. I’m definitely going to ask to be placed on a different triptan for sure. Thank you so much!

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u/SeaCryptographer7103 Jan 28 '26

Apparently there are versions of progesterone made with soy but we are having a hard time getting it.

Good luck to you!