Migraine Pain Relief
Migraines cause throbbing or pulsating pain in one area of the head, followed by fatigue and irritability. Severe cases of migraine can be debilitating and cause diarrhea, nausea, or auditory and visual distortions. Migraine attacks may last anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and could be preceded or accompanied by visual disturbances known as auras.
Learn about your treatment options
The first step in treating your pain is to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms. Based on your diagnosis, you and your doctor can determine your best treatment options. At The Pain Center, we offer traditional and state-of-the-art therapies to treat your pain and help get you back to your normal activities.
Causes of a Migraine
Genetics, environmental factors, hormonal changes, or medications may cause migraines. Other mechanisms may trigger a migraine attack, and these could include:
- Foods (i.e. aged cheese, salty, or processed foods, etc.)
- Food additives (i.e. aspartame, monosodium glutamate, etc.)
- Alcoholic or caffeinated beverages
- Chronic stress
- Bright lights
- Unusual smells
- Changes in sleep patterns
Migraine Symptoms
Symptoms of migraine may differ from patient to patient and could occur in different stages. Subtle changes signifying an impending migraine may include sudden food cravings, neck stiffness, constipation, depression, irritability, and hyperactivity.
Auras that occur before or during a migraine are typically visual disturbances, but sensory, motor, and verbal disturbances may also be present. Symptoms of an aura may include flashes of light, heightened smell, tingling, numbness, or speech problems (aphasia).
The migraine attack itself could include some of the following symptoms:
- Pulsating or throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sensitivity to lights, sounds or smells
- Fatigue
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred vision
How to Treat Migraines
A variety of medications or interventional treatment options may be recommended to manage symptoms of a migraine. Both preventative and abortive treatment options may also be explored. Treatments for migraine may include:
Get the care you need within 24 hours*
We know when you’re looking for relief for your chronic pain, you can’t wait any longer than you already have. This is why we can schedule you with an appointment within 24 hours at most of our pain centers across the Valley, so you can start your journey to life-long pain relief as soon as tomorrow.