Menstral Migriane

I think by now we all know there is a correlation with hormones, mentrual cycle and lyme symptoms, but does anyone else get menstral migraines? I used to blame them on LD, but now I am not so sure as they come on day 2 of my cycle every month and they are a killer. But just curious if I am the only one because my focus maybe should be on the hormonal migraines.

I used to get menstrual migraines & cramps until I stopped eating gluten (wheat, rye, barley) and corn. Now, the only time I get a menstrual migraine is if I accidentally ingest or inhale something containing gluten.

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-Razzle

Chronic Lyme Disease, Gluten & Sulfite Sensitivity, Many Food/Inhalant/Medication/Chemical Allergies & Intolerances, Asthma, Gut issues (dysmotility, non-specific inflammation), UCTD ("Secondary Lupus-Like Syndrome"), Osteoporosis, Pancytopenia, chronic malabsorption/malnutrition, etc.; G Tube; Currently TPN-dependent.

Meds:  Zofran, Pulmicort, Heparin (to flush PICC line), IV Ceftazidime (for Plural Effusion).

No, I am not on any birth control. I stopped them long ago due to migraines. I have had them for years and they last about 3 full days, but they are on schedule every month to a tee so I don't think at this point they are lyme related. I think I just blamed them on lyme becuase I wasn't sure what else would be causing them. I am sure there is a link. I had them bad when I had lyme really bad, but when I get well, they went away for almost 3 years. Seems like since having my baby last year, they are back every month. Too much to figure out I swear.

Menstrual migraines are typically caused by plunging estradiol levels and are common during perimenopause- what age are you? Lyme disease taxes the adrenals and can cause hormone deficiencies. Lyme also interferes with estrogen metabolism in the liver ......You can measure estradiol by a blood test around day 2 or day of your symptoms- if it is below 60 pg/ml you will benefit from a little transdermal estradiol compounded skin cream around the first week of your period. Also check an RBC magnesium level- it should be >4.8 nmol/L - low Mg is common in Lyme and can cause migraine -- but because yours are day 2, suspect estradiol deficiency.