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Recently i have been getting severe headaches or migraine when starting my period. why now all of a sudden? it's debilitating and i hate taking med.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Menstrual migraine: begin two days before the menstrual cycle and lasts through day 3 of the cycle. Compared to other migraine attacks, menstrual migraines are more severe and last longer. See your PCP for consultation, tests and menstrual migraine management.

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Answered 5/16/2016

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I have headaches almost daily, however I know that it could be migraines because I only get it at a certain time which is during my period or if I don't get enough sleep. Please advise if I should be concerned and what meds to recommend? Thanks?

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