I never had a migraine in my life until I had an emergency hysterectomy. I am 46. I have both ovaries and my cervix. It has been 12 years and the hormonal suffering continues. Recently, a neurologist at Loyola told me that I needed psychiatric counselling and not to worry about my migraines. I am going to Rush to an internal medical doctor who specializes in women's issues. Look for someone who understands women's issues. I had kidney stones a few years ago and found that most urologists do not deal with women's issues. I found a fabulous Dr. who answered all of my questions related to female urology. I will keep looking for one who will address my migraines and hormones. Do not give up. I almost did.

I had a partial hysterectomy (still have my cervix and ovaries) exactly three weeks ago today. In addition to massive GI complications I have been having horrible migraines!!! I can totally relate to you and am desperate for answers if you have gotten any. I was also on both birth control pills and Depo Provera injections. I've been on Topamax as a preventative med for migraines since January. It was working well before the hysterectomy, but it definitely not working now. I'm using Relpax (it's like Imitrex) as needed - just about everyday - way too much for migraine pain and I know that it's really bad for me. I'm going to see my neurologist tomorrow. I'm going crazy from pain and I don't know what else to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Did anyone ever hear of a magnesium deficiency causing migraines?

To the above women; Migraines after hysterectomy
All of you should quickly find a endocrinologist that
specializes in bio-identical hormones. That doc should
test your blood and a 24 hour collection of your saliva to check both for hormonal imbalances. While you are locating that type of doc. get the book "From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well" and "Your Guide to Hysterectomy, Ovary Removal, & Hormone Replacement". You will find all your answers in those two very good books.
I also had a partial hysterectomy (only the uterus was removed)on Oct. 26,2009, I am 47 years old. I went through early menopause at 42 years old, and have been going to a endocrinologist for the past 1 & half years, and I am using the bio-identical hormones. On the tenth day after the hysterectomy I had my first migraine in 1 & half years, it is diffinently hormone related as I was instructed to up my daily dose of bio-identical progesterone cream.
If you really think about the drugs you ladies above mention taking, I don't think any of you have a dificiency in those drugs, also from your comments those drugs haven't cured your problem. You really need the right type of doc. - Endocrinologist & one that definitely uses Bio-Identical hormones. There are also some gyn & nurse practioners that specialize in bio-identical hormones. You can google all of those in your area to find that kind of help.
I just hate to hear of any woman suffering when it is just the lack of knowing what to do or which type of doc. to go to. You will feel more in control of your health when you read about how your body really works, hormones are a lot more important than what you think right now. To me knowledge is power, so I encourage you to read those books & I bet you will find yourself within
those pages. I really hope all of this is helpful to you all.
mdrm