Advanced Migraine Treatment at The NeuroMedical Center

Migraines are one of the most painful chronic conditions, and are surprisingly common. About 38 million Americans, including children, experience migraines – that is more than diabetes and asthma combined. Women are about three times more likely than men to suffer from migraine headaches in adulthood. Migraines are a debilitating and often misunderstood headache disorder. The good news is that effective migraine treatment can help manage and prevent attacks to minimize their interference with your life. Migraine specialists in our Neurology department at the NeuroMedical Center offer comprehensive services for migraine treatment.

Migraine Headaches Explained

One of the biggest misconceptions about migraines is that they are just “bad headaches.” Migraine attacks can be so severe that they hinder your ability to function and affect your quality of life. The most prevalent symptom is intense throbbing pain on one side or both sides of the head. This acute head pain is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, numbness in the face or limbs, and extreme sensitivity to light, noises, smells, and touch. For migraine sufferers, the types of symptoms and the intensity of pain fall across a broad spectrum for each person. Episodic migraine (EM) is characterized by those with migraine who have 0 to 14 headache days per month, while chronic migraine (CM) is characterized by 15 or more headache days per month.

Impacts of Migraines and Common Triggers

Migraines can be tremendously disruptive to your job and social life. For children who suffer with migraines, it can even interfere with their education. In some cases, migraines can also be associated with other neurological and neuropsychological conditions, including sleep disorders, anxiety and depression. Everyone experiences migraines differently.

Migraine triggers can include hormonal changes in women, certain foods and drinks, stress, changes in sleep patterns, exercise, certain medications, bright lights, and environmental factors such as changes in weather. Certain neurological “warning” symptoms can sometimes precede a migraine attack, such as irritability, feelings of depression, increased thirst, fatigue, changes in vision, food cravings, and tingling in the face or hands.

See a Migraine Treatment Expert at The NeuroMedical Center

Migraines don’t have to control your life. Migraine specialists within our Neurology department at The NeuroMedical Center have extensive expertise in treating patients who suffer from episodic and chronic migraine. Additionally, our Clinical Research department is at the forefront of migraine treatment research, actively recruiting patient volunteers for numerous clinical trials year round.

If you are experiencing migraine symptoms, schedule an appointment with one of our experienced neurologists today. Our team of migraine specialists can discuss your symptoms and family history, and perform physical and neurological exams to help diagnose your condition. At The NeuroMedical Center, migraine treatment varies depending the frequency and severity of your headaches. The most common treatment approach begins with medications specifically designed to treat migraines, these include pain-relieving medicines that are taken during a migraine attack and preventive medications to reduce their occurrence and intensity. Botox is a popular and effective treatment for migraines. Many patients often see relief from migraine headaches after multiple doses of Botox is injected in specific points along the bridge of the nose, the temples, the forehead, the back of the head, the neck, and the upper back.

As the region’s largest neurological specialty center, The NeuroMedical Center offers leading-edge services for a wide range of brain, spine and nervous system conditions. Our multidisciplinary approach includes a dedicated team of 30 specialists including neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, neuropsychologists, and neuroradiologists who work in detailed collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

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