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How Can Migraine Headaches During Menstruation Be Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Question: i am on my period right now and am suffering from migrane headaches, which i have never had before, and i have had the headache since yesterday
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take rizatriptan for relief.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your symptoms and agree that the most likely cause of your symptoms are migraine. Migraine headaches tends to worsen during periods (referred to as catamenial migraine).

For relief of headache, you can take rizatriptan or naproxen tablets.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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How Can Migraine Headaches During Menstruation Be Treated?

Brief Answer: You can take rizatriptan for relief. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. I have noted your symptoms and agree that the most likely cause of your symptoms are migraine. Migraine headaches tends to worsen during periods (referred to as catamenial migraine). For relief of headache, you can take rizatriptan or naproxen tablets. I sincerely hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/