I started having migraines at 50

Brain and nerves
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I'm now 73 and still getting them a few times a year.  Did anyone else start migraines at this age and continue having them?

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Hi there,

I started with mine when I was 55, I had them every day with  a few days without. It has taken many different pills and time to get where I am now.  I get them at least one week in six and they are very mild now, so I can cope with them alot better.

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I always had migraines but after menopause at age 55 they have become almost a daily occurrence.  My neuro said its from lack of estrogen...that can play a big part.  I cant take replacement estrogen cuz I have had breast cancer.  So I just try and take Imitrex when they are too bad... 

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Hi Pixy

I hope you're well. I started with classic migaines regularly in my mid 40s. Later things got worse due to trauma/shock to the body and I was diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine.

My classic migaines came about more in bright sunlit conditions, maybe because my eyes are quite sensitive to light. About 4 or 5 times a year.

Do you get headaches with them?