Posted by MidnightBlue on August 29, 2006, at 23:56:35
In reply to My visit to my doc and hot flashes, posted by Dinah on August 29, 2006, at 6:01:22
Dinah,
Ah yes, been there, done that. Personally I don't think some women docs are very sympathetic when it comes to "women's problems"! (Just my personal experience.)
Most docs don't check hormone levels unless you are trying to get pregnant or sprouting tons of hair. I think they did one or two hormone tests (not counting thyroid) in the many years leading up to menopause. The reason they don't test more is that your levels can be all over the place, perfectly normal one month and high or low the next.
It has been my experience that the migraines right before your period are due to the change in hormone levels. Usually there is a rapid drop in estrogen right before you start.
Prometrium gave me horrible heartburn and made me tired. I did take evening primrose oil (and still do) but I think it helps aches more than PMS or migraines. You might try calcium. That can help calm you.
At least for me, once I made it to the other side (menopause) the headaches went away. But only if I don't use HRT. I think my body is very sensitive to any change in estrogen. I noted several weeks ago I had to stop a very low dose patch because it caused my eyes to change prescription!
Good luck! and hugs,
MidnightBlue
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