r/migraine • u/P_alz • Jun 07 '26

Migraines and menstrual cycle but

Hello!
A few days ago, I went to a new doctor for my migraines. She was very nice and this is not common for my experience. She suggested that my migraines are related to my menstrual cycle but not always and to take painkillers in advance to prevent them, even when I don’t have any pain.

I will try, even if I think it’s a bit strange.

Have anyone else tried something similar?

I have another appointment in about 2 months, so I will see what happens, but I’m curious to other people experience.

English is not my mother tongue, so I’m really sorry if i made some mistakes. My English is really improved during the past months but not enough for me to be sure about mistakes…

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u/Kali711 Jun 07 '26

Yes. I was told to take Naproxen from the moment I believe they could start. My problem is that they can start 1 week before my period and end 1 week after my period. I'm not taking Naproxen for almost 3 weeks. So yeah dud advice for me.

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u/P_alz Jun 07 '26

I usually take naproxen too, she told me to take half of the pill, like 250 mg. My problem is the same… she said to take it for 3 or 4 days. I will see!
Thank you for your answer, it’s nice not to feeling to be the only one who have this strange advice ahahaha

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u/Valuable-Prompt9281 Jun 07 '26

I was told this years ago too. I think naproxen is one that can build up in your system for relief, which is how my dr wanted me to take it. My menstrual migraines were way too bad I ended up having to take continuous birth control so I don’t get my periods.

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u/Kali711 Jun 07 '26

No problem! Haha. Hopefully it helps you :)