BCP's & Migraines
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BCP's & Migraines
| Thu, 03-15-2007 - 1:55pm |
Hi!
I just switched from Ortho Tri-Cyclen to Microgestin FE because I was having awful night sweats. Thankfully those stopped about 2 weeks after the switch. I am almost through my 2nd pack of pills and have been having horrible migraines again. I figured the first month would be rough during the switch of pills, but I thought that it might stop during the 2nd month as my body adjusts to the lower estrogen level. I actually went through a pack of Relpax (migraine meds) pills in 3 weeks and at a $50 copay, I cant afford to do that. So, since I cant take the Ortho Tri-C, and the lower estrogen pills mess with my hormones, I was thinking of just going off the pill and seeing what happens. Maybe the migraines will just stop. I went on the pill because my cycles were so irregular a few years ago, so I dont even know if that is still happening. Tubes are tied so I know I wont get pg. What can I expect going off? I am prepared to deal with irregularity, it is still March. I have been on it so long now...think it might help? Thanks!
Christine
I just switched from Ortho Tri-Cyclen to Microgestin FE because I was having awful night sweats. Thankfully those stopped about 2 weeks after the switch. I am almost through my 2nd pack of pills and have been having horrible migraines again. I figured the first month would be rough during the switch of pills, but I thought that it might stop during the 2nd month as my body adjusts to the lower estrogen level. I actually went through a pack of Relpax (migraine meds) pills in 3 weeks and at a $50 copay, I cant afford to do that. So, since I cant take the Ortho Tri-C, and the lower estrogen pills mess with my hormones, I was thinking of just going off the pill and seeing what happens. Maybe the migraines will just stop. I went on the pill because my cycles were so irregular a few years ago, so I dont even know if that is still happening. Tubes are tied so I know I wont get pg. What can I expect going off? I am prepared to deal with irregularity, it is still March. I have been on it so long now...think it might help? Thanks!
Christine


Hi nicksmommy6702, welcome!
Jill
I have been having migraines since I can remember. I had them stabilized with the help of an anti-seizure med while I was on the Ortho-Tri C. Once I switched to the Microgestin, the migraines came back. I suspect it was because of the pill switch and my hormones being out of balance. Unfortunately if I go back to the Ortho-tric, it is too much estrogen and the night sweats may come back. I have 2 more days on this pill and I am going off to see what happens. It is actualy a week early, but I feel another headache coming on and I started spotting this morning. These pills are horrible! If this doesnt work, I will give my gyn a call and see if she has any suggestions. I figure if the migraines stop, then the worst of the battle is won! Thanks!!
Christine
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Christine
Hi again Christine,
Jill
I saw my neuro for a follow up visit and he agrees with stopping the bcp's too. I had my tubes tied a couple of years ago, the bcp's were just to regulate my periods. I think if the irregularity comes back like it used to be, I may ask my gyn about the ablation. We are definitely through having kids. I dont want to keep throwing my hormones out of line with the pill. Thanks for your help!
Christine
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Christine