A woman's natural menopause, which marks the end of her reproductive years, is a transformational process marked by hormonal changes. While hot flashes and mood swings are among the more well-known menopause symptoms, headaches, and migraines are both common and frequently overlooked components. The link between menopause and headaches/migraines is examined in this article, along with the underlying causes and possible treatment options.

The Hormonal Influence

A woman's body goes through a significant decrease in oestrogen and progesterone levels during menopause. These hormonal changes can have a significant impact on many biological processes, including the control of blood arteries in the brain. The neurovascular processes associated with migraines and pain perception are known to be significantly influenced by oestrogen in particular.

Oestrogen's Impact on Pain Thresholds

The pain-processing centres in the brain are thought to be affected by oestrogen. Women may...

Migraines can be devastating, and there are many new treatments on the horizon: drugs, diets and lifestyle changes.

But who should you see? And what remedies will help you the most?

The first step should be to see an excellent general practitioner or family doctor who can confirm that you have a migraine and, if possible, rule out other causes for your symptoms. They should also have a good neurologist that they can refer you to if needed and referrals to other migraine experts that can help you get to the root cause of your condition. 

We know that the best migraine treatment is an integrative approach. People that commit to this "integrative" approach consistently put their migraines in remission.

However, the correct treatment for migraine is still controversial because there are many kinds of migraines and no single migraine treatment. 

There is an arsenal of migraine medications (painkillers and anti-inflammatories), but because the body's inflammatory response...

If you are experiencing migraine attacks, then you know how debilitating they can be. That's why it's essential to work with a knowledgeable team about diagnosing and treating migraine headaches.

It's also important to know that you are not alone. There are many support networks out there for you, including the team here at Melbourne Headache Solutions.  

This blog post will answer the most common questions that people ask about their migraine condition. 

What exactly is a Migraine?

Migraine is a neurological condition affecting the brain, but it can cause symptoms throughout the entire body that can range from severe head pain, nausea and vomiting to temporary paralysis of parts of the body.   

A migraine is classically described as an intense, throbbing headache usually on one side of the head accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. However, there can be a huge range of symptoms, and no two people’s migraine are...

Migraines can be debilitating, leaving you in pain and unable to function daily. If you're suffering from chronic migraines, you must find the proper treatment to stop your migraines before they have lasting effects on your life. 

If it's been more than two years and you're still not seeing much improvement in your condition, it may be time to find a new doctor who can give you the kind of treatment that works best for you and your migraines. 

However, finding the right migraine doctor to treat your condition can be challenging and time-consuming, especially if you don't know where to look or what questions to ask. 

This article will help you find the best migraine doctor so you can reduce the number of migraines you experience and regain control of your life.

Here are some signs that it's time to move on and find a new migraine doctor:

1. You’ve tried various medications but nothing seem to work. 

If you’ve tried countless of medications...

Hey, I need you to listen to this and I need you to tell everyone. Shout it from the rooftops.

You a special and unique and so are your migraines. And you need to be treated as such and your migraines need to be treated as such.

Hi, I'm Dr Beth, osteopath here in Melbourne Headache Solutions.

I get asked quite frequently “why is it that I get dizziness?” “why is it that I am getting like pressure in my head?”, “why is it that I get nausea?”, and “why am I vomiting?”

Basically, you are unique. You are special, your brain interprets things differently. Some people will get nausea as their predominant symptom, as well as their head pain. Other people will get vomiting. Other people will get really intense light sensitivity, whereas other people will just have pounding head pain that won't go away. Other people will have a hemiplegic migraine and other people will get a vestibular migraine. In terms of why you get one versus the...