Summer headaches/migraines relieved by steroids?

Question: Summer headaches/migraines relieved by steroids?

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Can a migraine last for weeks, even months? I have two types of headaches, one which does seem to be migraine. The other consists of painful sinuses and clogged ears, and usually occurs during our very hot, very humid summers. I feel better with a course of cortisone, but then it comes back when the steroid is done. My doctor says these prolonged bouts also could be migraine, but I have never heard of migraines lasting for such a long period. Nothing I have read mentions any migraine lasting longer than about 72 hours. Do you have information relevant to such prolonged headaches?

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Hello;

Yes, unfortunately, a Migraine can last for weeks or even months. It's also common for a course of steroids to be prescribed to break a long Migraine cycle. Here's an article that might explain why yours are occurring during hot, humid summers:

Migraines Often Triggered By Change In The Weather
Migraineurs may be able to avoid triggering the excruciating attacks by avoiding some triggers, but there's little they can do about one of the most common Migraine triggers: the weather. Half of Migraineurs were sensitive to weather variables, but most were wrong in their prediction of which climate variable was the culprit, according to findings of a recent study.

Have you and your doctor discussed preventive medications? It sounds as if you're a good candidate for a preventive regimen.

Good luck,
Teri Robert and John Claude Krusz

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