A headache is when blood vessels constrict and dilate releasing inflammatory substance that cause painful pulsation. The pain can be mild to severe and can last 4 hours up to a week. Your headache may be a migraine if you have any combination of these symptoms: moderate to severe pain (often described as pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect the whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other, sensitivity to light, noise or odors, blurred vision, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, dizziness, bright flashing lights, blind spots, or wavy or jagged lines.
Certain foods, like aged cheese, chocolate, caffeine, red wine and lack of or too much sleep can trigger headaches/migraines. Other triggers are: weather changes, hormonal changes or seeing reflected sunlight or bright lights. An aura (wavy or jagged lines) is a sign that a migraine is about to begin.
Yes, there are medications available that can help alleviate migraines. Once a diagnosis has been made, your provider will find a medication that is right for you. Medication will be part of your treatment plan.
Electromyogram (EMG) - For more information on EMG click here.
Botox for medical procedures - For more information on Botox click here.
Botox is a poison that paralyzes nerves which interrupts the signals that go from the nerves to the muscles and increases your range of motion. It has also been used to treat migraines.
