I'm 49 years old and I'm having hot flushes regularly now. I have an ache in my knees, elbows, and neck. I'm also having frequent headaches, which have been plaguing me on and off for nearly a year. My GP has put me on Amitriptyline, 30mg every night. When will the headaches go? Or is this to be expected all through the menopause?

Headaches are a common menopause symptom and are often brought on by fluctuating oestrogen.

You may find Menopause Support helpful for this and it may also help to reduce your other symptoms too. It can take a few weeks to kick in though.

Eileen Durward

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