Anyone tried Botox for menstrual/hormonal migraine?

[Jeffner]

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has had success with Botox for menstrual migraine? I have had chronic migraine for the past 4 years, following a series of concussions, episodic migraines since I was 12. I have around 20-25 migraine days a month, following the pattern of starting a few days before my period, then the first few days, then for the days around ovulation. My other triggers are weather, certain foods and low blood sugar. I have tried amiltrypline, but this did nothing and made me very depressed. I see an osteopath, who also does some acupuncture, cranial work and herbs for me about once a month. I also use Cefaly daily, take magnesium, b2, feverfew and just started vitex. I also adopted a vegetarian diet that is low in dairy. All these things have helped with the intensity of the attacks and have helped the abortive drugs I take work more effectively. I take Frova with domperidone for bad attacks (never more that 9 days a month) and aspirin for less intense days(never more than 15 drug days a month), also found an occasional strong coffee works for some. Things I have tried that didn’t work are cbd oil, Coq10, gluten free, and veganism. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Verbatim]

Wish I could be more help but just did botox for the first time a week ago. I will say that you need to make sure you get someone who is very skilled. Many doctors claim they know how to do the procedure but it really is a money maker so you have to follow through. Also, it can flare up your migraine like it did mine for about 4 days. So I'd be prepared with some good painkillers or some Gabapentin temporarily. It's too soon to tell if it worked for me.

[Jeffner in reply to Verbatim]

Many thanks for your reply and really hope the Botox works well for you.