Rid Yourself of Migraine with Effective Treatments

Migraines are among the most severe and durable headaches you can experience. Its symptoms can last up to three days without treatment. However, you do not need to continue living with migraines when help is readily available. For expert Ionia migraines services, contact the experts at Advanced Pain Solutions for a practical, customized treatment using innovative procedures that guarantee durable symptom relief.

Types of headaches

There are numerous types of headaches. They are split into two broad categories, namely:

·         Primary Headaches

These types of headaches result from a problem in your head or neck. The most common examples include migraine, tension headaches, and cluster headaches.

·         Secondary Headaches

Secondary headaches arise from an underlying condition such as traumatic brain injury, sinus injection, and medication overuse.

What triggers Migraines?

A migraine refers to a neurological condition that appears when something triggers activity in the cranial nerves. There are multiple potential triggers of migraine, including:

·         Alcohol

·         Stress

·         Caffeine

·         Dehydration

·         Weather changes

·         Hormonal changes

·         Food additives

·         Missing meals

·         Lack of sleep

Symptoms of Migraine

Almost a third of migraine patients experience an aura before their condition begins. Aura appears typically in the form of visual changes such as seeing wavy lines or flashing lights. After your migraine starts, you are likely to experience symptoms such as:

·         Throbbing, pulsating pain

·         Severe pain around a single or both temples

·         Nausea and vomiting

·         Sensitivity to lights, smells, or sounds

Migraines last for at least four hours and may progress over several days.

Migraine Treatment

When you visit Advanced Pain Solutions for migraine concerns, your specialist begins with a medical history review and relevant exams. After diagnosis, your treatment plan might include:

·         Botox® Injections

You can qualify for Botox injections if you experience migraines for fifteen or more days a month. Botox works by blocking nerve signals, hence reducing the frequency of future migraines.

·         Pain-Relieving Medications

Once your migraine starts, you might need medication to decrease your pain. You may also take daily medications that lessen the frequency and magnitude of future migraines.

·         Infusion Cocktail

An infusion cocktail contains a collection of medications that your provider administered through intravenous infusion. This option may offer rapid relief from migraines.

·         Nerve Blocks

Nerve blocks offer migraine relief through the injection of an anesthetic that blocks the nerves sending pain signals. A peripheral nerve block targets nerves near the back of your skull or temple. A sphenopalatine ganglion block targets your trigeminal nerve, which is linked to migraines.

·         Ketamine Infusion

Ketamine is a secure anesthetic medicine that relieves migraine pain when infused intravenously in a low dose.

·         Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation

If your migraine is associated with irritated or inflamed facet joints, your dedicated Advanced Pain Solution provider may conduct radiofrequency ablation (RFA). This treatment applies radiofrequency energy to block pain signals effectively.

Other Services

Besides migraines, the pain experts at Advanced Pain Solutions also offer high-quality treatments such as:

·         Cervical pain

·         Low back pain

·         Compression fractures

·         Joint pain

·         Medication management

Migraines and other kinds of headaches can be highly disruptive and affect your life quality. In case you encounter migraine symptoms, contact Advanced Pain Solutions for precise diagnosis and treatment. Call the office or book your appointment online.