Sparkle, I often ponder re: ADs - and yes agree that low serotonin must be a factor. In the past, pre-meno, I tried ADs when going through a rough patch and despite trying quite a few, I couldn't tolerate the side effects: totally zonked out, out of control, constant huge yawns, strange glassy eyes etc etc - but thinking that maybe I should have another go, tough it out, the outcome may be different. I must admit - I'm scared (probably wrongly) of taking them as I'm so med sensitive, eg. half a paracetamol makes me feel sleepy/strange. Y'see i'm difficult treat due to my stupid constitution. My posture isn't too great from being hunchy over a PC and past years of office work. I used to do yoga, I should start again.
CLKD, I do DIY massage on the neck with magnesium spray or peppermint oil - physio, massage and acupuncture are things I would like to explore - funds permitting.
Marras, thanks for sharing your experience - Oh I do feel for you - 57 years of migraines, and hideous meno symptoms for 12 years - that is mega-tough going, you deserve a medal for survival! And how rotten - on your wedding day, that is so unfair and wrong! Interesting how the triptan also doesn't work consistently, it's hit and miss isn't it. OH YES I hate the fact that there is no control over it, eg. I had a hideous one on my last birthday evening, missed a friend's wedding, now get worried about driving long distance without OH, etc etc, it ruins your life. I keep reading about Amitryptline AD for mig - think I may explore this with GP, if I could maybe start on a micro-dose. Are you able to take triptan too whilst on the Amitryptline? I just need to somehow get over my fear of taking AD med -v- fear of migraine. I was on half 25 patch which is now to be increased gradually to a whole 25 in an effort to ease the migraine. Higher dose patch made it worse. Marras, do you have to use progesterone?
Migraine is such a complex, varying and individual condition isn't it.
Thanks for your input ladies, it has given me a lot to think about.
Night_Owl
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