Menopause Support Group
Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.
I get ocular/aura migraines about once a month. I used to get them four or five times a year, but as I get older (51) I get them more often. I don't think they are hormone related as I haven't had a period in six years.
My concern is that I have been reading online that there is a correlation between women who have these types of migraines having a bigger risk of having strokes or heart attacks as opposed to typical migraines. Anyone else heard of this correlation? I currently have no heart disease. I had a surgery to close a hole in my heart in 2007 but since then all of my tests have come back good. I take Valsartan to control my blood pressure, and that usually is at a decent place with the medication.
Should I be freaking out the way I am today...since today I spent three hours in the dark again with an ocular migraine?
Please advise!
My concern is that I have been reading online that there is a correlation between women who have these types of migraines having a bigger risk of having strokes or heart attacks as opposed to typical migraines. Anyone else heard of this correlation? I currently have no heart disease. I had a surgery to close a hole in my heart in 2007 but since then all of my tests have come back good. I take Valsartan to control my blood pressure, and that usually is at a decent place with the medication.
Should I be freaking out the way I am today...since today I spent three hours in the dark again with an ocular migraine?
Please advise!
I happen to think your headaches are hormone related. Especially since you have not had a period in 6 months. Most every one I have talked to has said their headaches got worse after their periods stopped. It's all part of menopause.
My friend told me the other day about a weird cure for her migraines. She said she noticed when drinking a Gator Aid that her migraines would go away. Weird I know but it's worth a try.
I think there might be something in the Gator Aid like minerals or something, who knows but I thought I would mention it to you.
Good luck! I know this is a very difficult time of life.
By the way I get a headache every month one day before I start my period.
Best wishes!
Vicki.