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Can chronic migraine suddenly stop? I’ve gone 40 days without needing my acute migraine medication! What has caused this sudden shift?

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Hamburg, NY
January 24
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

CarolG reenfield That's great!!!! Keep up the good work.

January 27
A MyMigraineTeam Member

CarolGreenfield Did you mean Brenda. You called me Barb. Probably saw Barber. Glad you're doing so well. Have a good rest of week.

February 4
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Good morning Barb! I pray you have a wonderful, blessed migraine free day! Don’t quit! Your day will come! My no migraine streak is now past 7 weeks! To God be the Glory!🙏🏿✝️❤️

February 4
MyMigraineTeam

Can chronic migraine suddenly stop, and what might cause a 40-day period without needing acute medication?

That's wonderful news about your 40-day stretch without needing acute medication! Yes, it's possible for chronic migraine patterns to shift. You can actually transition between chronic and episodic migraine over time.

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Can chronic migraine suddenly stop, and what might cause a 40-day period without needing acute medication?

That's wonderful news about your 40-day stretch without needing acute medication! Yes, it's possible for chronic migraine patterns to shift. You can actually transition between chronic and episodic migraine over time.

Research shows that about 26 percent of people with chronic migraine transitioned to episodic migraine over a two-year period. Just because you have chronic migraine at one point doesn't mean you'll always meet that diagnosis criteria.

Several factors could contribute to this positive shift:

- Changes in your preventive treatment approach
- Better trigger management
- Hormonal changes (especially if you're approaching or past menopause)
- Lifestyle modifications you may have made
- Natural fluctuation in your migraine pattern

A MyMigraineTeam member shared a similar experience after hitting their head, noting they hadn't had an episode since - though this is certainly not a recommended treatment approach!

It's important to keep tracking your symptoms in a headache diary and share this improvement with your healthcare provider. They can help identify what might be working and adjust your treatment plan accordingly to maintain this progress.

Enjoy this relief, but stay mindful of your triggers and continue any preventive measures that may be helping!

January 24
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Hi Carol! Glad to hear your no migraine streak has gone on for so long! Praise the Lord!

February 4

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