Hormonal Headaches??
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Herbs for Headaches
Comments (10)Good Morning Daisy- I've included three "recipes" I found to give you an idea how I intend to present this gift. I'll print them out and make a little booklet, so my friend will have a guideline if she wishes to use the herbs. If not, they will simply be additional plants for her flourishing gardens. She did mention that she really needed to replace a Feverfew she had lost recently. I don't want to make this gift too complicated, and it certainly isn't meant to replace medical treatment. She will understand that. I probably won't use the last recipe, as I haven't found a Vervain plant and am waiting to hear from Richters on the Virginian Scullcap I ordered! Tea for Tension Headaches Use one sprig of Rosemary, and three leaves of Betony per cup of boiling water. To retain the oils, keep the pot covered. This makes a relaxing tea that will clear the head. Make and drink a cupful once or twice a day to relieve tension as needed. Migraine Relief At the first sign of Migraine make a tiny Feverfew sandwich- One Feverfew leaf between two pieces of bread and butter to mask the bitter taste. Feverfew increases your blood circulation to head off and reduce a Migraine attack. Tincture for Chronic Headaches Using equal parts of Vervain and Scullcap (4 oz. dried or10 oz. fresh) make a tincture with one pint of 30 percent proof vodka in a large screw-top canning jar. Seal the jar and let steep for one month, shaking well everyday. After one month, strain the mixture through a cheescloth and discard the herbs. Store tincture in a clean, dark glass bottle until needed. Take on teaspoonful, three times a day, as needed....See MoreEstrogen that doesn't cause headaches?
Comments (3)Hi Kristy, Some of us have hormonal headaches that we just can't get rid of, even after trying different types and amounts of estrogen. I am wondering what drugs you use for your headaches. I got in a bad situation using Fioricet too often, and it made my headaches worse ("rebound headaches") and sometimes other pain meds have the same tendency, if used more than 2-3 days a week. Have you been worked up by a neuro doc who specializes in headache management? That might be a good thing to do. I am in perimenopause and have been on premarin in the past, which, in retrospect, caused alot of my headaches. I am presently on combi-patch, but I still get headaches for about 10 days around my period (or even when I'm due for a period, but don't get one). I take Exedrine Free and when that doesn't work, I use Maxalt. There is a good headache forum at Braintalk.org. There are several women there who have really bad hormonal headaches who have tried tons of medications. They might be good people to ask. I haven't tried many different meds or hormones. It's a great site and you might get some good ideas there. Some of us there have found that during about 2 weeks around our periods, lots of things become "triggers" for our headaches, and we have learned to avoid them around that time. I have a friend who has migraines and she thought they would go away after her hysterectomy, but they didn't. My neuro doc said that this is often the case......That there are so many other things involved (like your pituitary and hypothalamus), that just by removing your ovaries and uterus many times doesn't stop hormone-related headaches. I hope you find something that helps....See Moreheadaches/peri-menopause
Comments (1)Hi there As your doctor about using natural progesterone cream. It may help you out. Les...See Morea remedy for migraines, prolong heavy bleeding, fibroids, PCOS...
Comments (5)hello, I would try things but i have a terrible phobia to medication and herbs , this happened because I had an adverse reaction to an anti depressant medication when i was 29 I thought i was going to die it made me shake all over and my breathing was eratic my friend stayed up all night with me until the medication wore off and she helped me through the reactions which scared me so much. I don't know if migraine without pain the aura type is a symptom of menopause because i have had a few recently but have had them all through my life but only a few a year , i have found that an additive in bread called calcium propionate is a migraine trigger and also High oleic sunflower oil is a trigger for some people , to be honest my diet is so boring as i am nearly scared to eat anything . I can't wait until this menopause is complete ....See Morelpinkmountain
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