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Autism and Migraines?

PetitePip

I've been suffering from hormonal migraines (every month) for a couple of years now. On top of these, I've always had a tendency to get migraines when I feel too much emotion positive or negative. I've had them after my graduation  (positive) and after what I now recognise are meltdowns (negative). 

I've been struggling to find much information online about links between autism and Migraines and I wondered whether anyone else had similar experiences? 

Thanks!

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  • I don't have migraines, but my mum had hormonal migraines pre-menopause and her side of the family is where my autistic traits come from.

    Autistic people who have a menstrual cycle also tend have a much harder time with it than other people do- there might be a sensory component to it as well, especially since you do have other triggers.

    I don't know of any specific research into direct links but I wouldn't be surprised if there was one.

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  • I don't have migraines, but my mum had hormonal migraines pre-menopause and her side of the family is where my autistic traits come from.

    Autistic people who have a menstrual cycle also tend have a much harder time with it than other people do- there might be a sensory component to it as well, especially since you do have other triggers.

    I don't know of any specific research into direct links but I wouldn't be surprised if there was one.

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  • in reply to battybats

    Thanks for sharing, battybats!

    It's really interesting to know that there is a link between autism, the menstrual cycle and migraines. I'm really starting to think there's a bigger picture here that my GP and I haven't considered before now - especially as I'm only just realising I have Autism, so it's something I need to explore. I wonder if different kinds of typical migraine medications are less effective for people who have autism.