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Periods making medication not working

notsurewhat2puthere
notsurewhat2puthere
Is it possible that with us girls, out periods coming up our meds stop working? I feel like all of a sudden the past few days I have my paps back, I'm not sure if I should call my neurologist, opthamologist, or wait it out. I know I have gotten worse headaches as my period approaches. What do you all think?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Definitely think your period could have an influence since there is a hormonal role.

Curious what makes you think your paps are back...How do you know? Do they come and go quickly?

I think if you feel better having them looked at, for sure call!
notsurewhat2puthere
notsurewhat2puthere
I See 'lightning' in them, I can't even describe It and that's the best way I know how and that's the only way doctors listen, I also get sensitive to lights and just overall eye problems, seeing spots, etc
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely have a rougher time of it with symptoms overall a around and during the first few days of TOM.
Hormonal fluctuations make the body want to retain more water than normal... which is why many women take OTC products such as Midol that help with 'bloating'.

I don't have paps though so I cannot speak to that in particular.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely have a rougher time of it with symptoms overall a around and during the first few days of TOM.
Hormonal fluctuations make the body want to retain more water than normal... which is why many women take OTC products such as Midol that help with 'bloating'.

I don't have paps though so I cannot speak to that in particular.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely have a rougher time of it with symptoms overall a around and during the first few days of TOM.
Hormonal fluctuations make the body want to retain more water than normal... which is why many women take OTC products such as Midol that help with 'bloating'.

I don't have paps though so I cannot speak to that in particular.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely have a rougher time of it with symptoms overall a around and during the first few days of TOM.
Hormonal fluctuations make the body want to retain more water than normal... which is why many women take OTC products such as Midol that help with 'bloating'.

I don't have paps though so I cannot speak to that in particular.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely have a rougher time of it with symptoms overall a around and during the first few days of TOM.
Hormonal fluctuations make the body want to retain more water than normal... which is why many women take OTC products such as Midol that help with 'bloating'.

I don't have paps though so I cannot speak to that in particular.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My neuro would tell me to take an extra Diamox before and during my period. You should ask you neuro about that.

Hope this helps!
sparksbm
sparksbm
I had terrible paps before my shunt was placed in April of this year. Everything for me is always worse in the few days prior to my period and the first couple days of it. I also have PCOS, but that has been mostly under control for several years. I went for a few years without having a period at all and now that I have one again, I really hate it.
I know that it's the hormones and fluid retention for me. I already do my best to eat a low sodium diet, but I am especially careful when I know that that time is coming. Caffeine also seems to help me sometimes, but I know for some it makes their headaches worse.
I would say to call your neuro and ask about the possibility of taking an extra Diamox or another alternative. It's not going to hurt to ask and it's possible that you'll get some relief.
I was wondering if you also have more severe headaches during full moons? I know that it's off topic, but it's something that you may also want to look at if you don't already.