As most above really
Used to get regularly, now tends to be in batches, then nothing for a while.
Could never pin a definite trigger but likely hormones, tiredness, stress (tension in neck/shoulder/back)
Signals can be things you’d not imagine, but of fuzzy head, being unsteady, jibber jabbering and even yawning lots the day before. I’m sensitive to smell just before also – degreaser or GT85 I can smell about half a mile away 😏
Recognising warnings can mean catching them before they hit
After much going round in circles with GP, I find triptans although can make me feel sleepy and woozy, if caught right can stop a full on attack within 15 mins – if not a tablet and paracetamol and Ibuprofen as necessary
The after affects, a migraine hangover can last a couple of days but I can function and at this point I eat loads! Usually carbs and all the food!!
I’d suggest going to the docs and pushing to try some medications. Don’t just let them ignore it as ‘women trouble’ and don’t let them ‘try the pill’ as an answer…
NB yes, I am a woman