So far, I have been using the Progesterone cream for 9 days, and I had a menstrual migraine yesterday - although it wasn't as bad as usual, and I'm feeling ok so far today.
I'm feeling much less bloated than I usually would at this time of month, which is wonderful - I'd usually have gained a couple of extra pounds by now!
I found this information which might be of benefit to anyone who is having similar problems:
Lessen the Severity of Your Migraine Dr. Lee further writes in his book:
"Menstrual Migraines are serious headaches, most often occurring only on one side of the head, which are often preceeded by a vague sense (aura) that the sufferer learns to recognize as an impending migraine headache symptom. Migraines are thought to be related to overdilation, coffee may exacerbate migraine headache through estrogen dominant effect of blood vessels in the brain. They very likely have an allergic or chemically mediated trigger and are related to stress. They vary in severity, sometimes becoming almost unendurable without narcotic medication, and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Routine treatment involves ergotamine medication (often combined with caffeine), which, to achieve success, may result in side effects of muscle pains, numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes, rapid (or slowed) heart rate, and nausea and vomiting. Migraine victims live in fear of the next headache.
Lady with menstrual migraine "When migraine headaches occur with regularity in women only at premenstrual times, they are most likely due to estrogen dominance. They are the lucky patients."
John Lee, M.D.
When menstrual or premenstrual migraine headaches occur with regularity in women only at premenstrual times, they are most likely due to estrogen dominance. They are the lucky patients. Estrogen causes the dilation of blood vessels, and thus contributes to the cause(s) of migraines. One of the many virtues of natural progesterone is that it helps restore the normal vascular tone, counteracting the blood vessel dilation that causes the headache. Here again, the " herbal supplement " progesterone is safe and treats the cause in a normal, physiologic way. The more dangerous phamaceutical drugs can be reserved for the rare case that does not respond completely to progesterone."
twins do not have increased risk of migraine headache "Estrogen causes the dilation of blood vessels, and thus contributes to the cause(s) of migraines. One of the many virtues of natural progesterone is that it helps restore the normal vascular tone, counteracting the blood vessel dilation that causes the menstrual migraine headache. Here again, [natural] progesterone is safe and treats the cause [ menstrual migraine ] in a normal, physiologic way."
John Lee, M.D.
"As mentioned earlier, when menstrual or premenstrual migraine headaches occur premenstrually in women, they are often caused by estrogen dominance. Estrogen causes dilation of blood vessels, and thus contributes to the cause(s) of migraines. Natural Progesterone helps restore normal vascular tone, counteracting the blood vessel dilation that causes the headache. If you have premenstrual migraines, try using progesterone during the ten days that preceedes these headaches. If one occurs, you can apply a small glob (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) every three to four hours until your symptoms subside. This commonly requires only one or two extra applications.
Higher doses of progesterone can be reached quickly with sublingual drops (progesterone in Vitamin E oil [progesterone dissolved in vegetable oil will also work]), which is more rapidly absorbed (within minutes) than skin cream (usually within the hour or so), and thus may be more effectve." (this bit caught my eye - Lou)
From my women patients, I learned that [menstrual migraine headaches were associated with] Premenstrual Syndrome, PMS, was most often a sign of estrogen dominance. I also recommend adding vitamin E in dosages of 600 IU at bedtime, supplemental magnesium (300 milligrams a day), and vitamin B6 (50 milligrams per day)*. This treatment is simple, safe, inexpensive, successful, and natural."
I have decided to try the sublingual Progesterone drops next month (I found a UK supplier, let me know if you'd like details).
Lou
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