Having a migraine with an aura is difficult to deal with! Yet, many women deal with exactly that almost every time their period hits, or every time they have PMS. It’s estimated that 10% of people worldwide have migraines that are disabling. Two to three times as many women as men have migraines.

If you are one of these women, you have probably asked your friends and family members many times the following questions:

•  Can PMS cause migraines?
•  What causes PMS migraines?
•  How to get rid of PMS migraine
•  How to prevent PMS migraines
•  What are some PMS migraine remedies?
•  What to do for PMS migraine relief

One particular peptide, calcitonin gene-related protein peptide (CGRP) is found in the trigeminal nerve pathway in the brain. This is the nerve pathway that includes the eyes, the upper jaw and the lower jaw. The levels of the CGRP peptide increase during migraines. The binding of the receptor with the CGRP causes vasodilation and causes the pain of a headache.  Scientists believe that CGRP plays a big role in migraines.

Check out this video if you are scientifically inclined:  https://www.scienceofmigraine.com/Migraine-Video

There is a connection between PMS and migraines, and it’s a hormonal one.  Yet, there are many different potential causes of migraines.

PMS Migraine Treatment Supplements to Take and Other Ideas

1. Magnesium Epsom Salt Bath

Magnesium should always be considered the #1 migraine treatment. Here’s why:  magnesium sulphate (MGSO4) successfully decreases the amount of CGRP in the bloodstream. And since CGRP is the culprit in migraines, you can expect some relief to occur just by sitting in the Epsom bath.

2. Magnesium Supplements

Because of the connection to the CGRP, it makes good sense to take a supplement of 300-500 mg magnesium daily. Even though the supplement may not be magnesium sulphate and instead could be magnesium gluconate, magnesium oxide, or magnesium citrate, studies have shown that it will help a large percentage of people experiencing migraines.

3. Period Vitamin as One Of the Supplements You Take

Taking your Period Vitamin helps round out your nutrition and provide nutrients you may not get in your regular diet. It’s insurance that your nutritional status will be good. It’s an essential natural PMS riddance supplement.

4. Acupressure Points

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but it is without the needles. Both acupuncture and acupressure work on the idea that the body is composed of different meridians that channel energy back and forth. The philosophy is that if there’s a blockage of energy in any direction, the channel needs to be allowed to open up so that the energy can be free flowing.

Headaches mean there’s a blockage of energy somewhere along the meridian. You can use acupressure points to relieve headaches. The best spot to press on and hold is called LI 4. Hold it for about 30 seconds, and then release it. While holding and pressing on it, feel free to press hard on it. The LI stands for Large Intestine meridian.  The point can be found between the base of your thumb and index finger.

5. Herbs to Take

The best herb to take for migraine headaches is feverfew.  In one study, 17 migraine sufferers taking feverfew split into two groups. One group continued to take their herb while the other did not and got a placebo instead. The group that did not take the feverfew had an increase in the frequency of their headaches while those in the other group did not.

In another study, feverfew decreased migraine number and severity of attacks although the length of time they had the migraines stayed the same.

Prevention of PMS Headaches Long-Term

The best way to prevent PMS headaches is to simply make sure you have all your bases covered, health-wise. Start with your health habits.

1. Eliminate any stress and tension you can from your life. Stress can cause a PMS headache.

2. Eat a healthy diet, one that contains protein, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, few GMO foods, very little sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and go organic. Source your foods so you aren’t deceived by those who want you to believe their unhealthy food is really healthy.

3. Get moderate amounts of exercise.

4. Take your supplements daily, especially magnesium.

5. Use herbs preventatively around your period. Start taking them a few days before the day you expect PMS headaches or PMS symptoms to start during that cycle.

6. Get enough rest so you don’t have internal chaos that causes a PMS headache.

7. Pray for solutions and that you will be guided to the right person if your headaches persist.

Sources:

https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/treatments/supplements-and-herbs/