headaches

have had mirgranes since may 2008 have had catscans mri no cause. these headaches were everyday and changed quality of life, so severe at times didnt have any desire to do anything. drs tried different meds from pain meds to anti depressants, nothing helped. dr put me on premarin .6 and headaches went away when tried to reduce to every other day with odd day taking .3 mg  the headaches came back.  dr says pertuity glad swells cause headache.  iwould like to get off this medications without getting headaches back, cancer and stroke from this medications makes me very nervous. ive been memopause for about 3yrs. i used to get these headaces when i got periods i would get these same headaches they stoped after hystrectomy. i am desperate for help drs dont no what else to try.

[Cherie762]

Have you seen a neurologist?  Ive noticed many people posting on here linking migranes (migraines) with menopause,,,Ive never been aware of a connection....anything is indeed possible Id recommend a full neurological work up,

[j_boo]

I've been a migraine sufferer for roughly 35 years. I've tried nearly all meds, acupuncture, acupressure, massage, meditation, you name it. Nothing worked.
You need to find what works for you.
This is what works for me.
I take a low-dose beta blocker but absolutely no pain meds (not even tylenol), no anti-inflammatories, nor muscle relaxers for any type of pain. Only if my pain is absolutely without a doubt migraine pain I'll take a Frova. It sometimes won't kick it but I tough it out & will wait 48 hrs before I'll take another Frova but still no other meds. The only exception to this is when I'm thinking the pain could send me to the hospital but that rarely happens if I'm on a beta-blocker. Yes, this is difficult and very risky but by nature we migraine sufferers are sensitive to everything.
I decided to try this approach after talking to the National Headache Foundation. They told me about the pain medications causing headaches.
After just one month I went from severe pain every day to having one headache a week & taking Frova just once a month.
The reason for this is rebound headaches. I ran into a loop of headaches & medicines that left me with pain 6-7 days a week for years.
I've found the secret, for me at least, is walking, eating right & minimal meds.
This may or may not be the ticket for you but I'm hoping someone can learn from my experience.