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Migraine Headache

Migraines affect almost 30 million Americans - most often women between age 20 to 45. It's the most common form of debilitating headache that sends patients to see their doctors.

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We offer both preventive and acute treatments specific to your migraine needs. All medications are FDA-approved.

Preventive Treatments
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Preventive treatments are medications you can take on a regular basis to reduce migraine frequency, severity, and headache-related distress. Preventive care may also improve your quality of life and help avoid the progression to chronic migraines.

  • Topiramate
  • Propranolol
  • Timolol
Acute Treatments
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Acute treatments are medications you can take to relieve migraine pain immediately. Over-the-counter medications like Acetaminophen and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can help relieve pain, but for more severe migraines, we offer prescription treatments.

  • Sumatriptan (generic for Imitrex)

    Prescription strength medications can offer long-lasting relief.

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    Learn About Migraines

    Do you have migraines? What triggers migraines and when do they happen? Follow tips from our Alpha Providers.

    Symptoms
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    • Dull, deep, steady headache when moderate
    • Intense, throbbing pain when severe
    • Discomfort on one or both sides of the head
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Sensitivity to light and noise
    • Stuffiness, runny nose, or teary eyes
    • Temporary aura symptoms including flashing lights, bright spots, or changes in vision
    Triggers
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    • Stress and worry
    • Menstrual periods and birth control pills
    • Physical exertion, fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger
    • Head trauma, surgery, illness
    • Certain foods or drinks that contain chemicals such as nitrates, glutamate, aspartate, and tyramine
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    Menstrual Migraines

    Menstrual migraines occur around the beginning of a woman's menstrual period, but may also strike at other times during the month. Menstrual migraines tend to be longer lasting, more severe and more resistant to treatment than other types of migraine.

    Get help with menstrual migraines from the experts in women's healthcare.

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    A medical provider will review your responses and send an appropriate treatment plan. Your care is evidence-based and personalized at every visit.

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    Your care team will respond to any questions through our secure messaging platform and you can get medication at your preferred pharmacy.

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    How do I treat migranes?
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    At this time, there is no cure for migraine headaches. There are, however, migraine medications that help to reduce the intensity and frequency of the symptoms. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Excedrin, may be helpful in those who suffer from mild migraine symptoms. For those with severe migraines, over-the-counter treatments may not relieve their symptoms, and they may require prescription medication.

    Three new migraine medications were released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2018, according to Harvard University. These medicines must be injected at home (like giving yourself an insulin shot), and are reserved for those who do not respond to traditional medications.

    What are the symptoms of a migrane?
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    Migraine headaches occur in four stages. Some people may not go through every stage with each migraine.

    Dull, deep, steady headache when moderate
    Intense, throbbing pain when severe
    Discomfort on one or both sides of the head
    Nausea and vomiting
    Sensitivity to light and noise
    Stuffiness, runny nose, or teary eyes
    Temporary aura symptoms including flashing lights, bright spots, or changes in vision

    What triggers migranes?
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    Migraine triggers include are variable and include stress, sudden changes in weather, changes in sleep patterns, and even changes in eating habits.

    Stress and worry
    Menstrual periods and birth control pills
    Physical exertion, fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger
    Head trauma, surgery, illness
    Certain foods or drinks that contain chemicals such as nitrates, glutamate, aspartate, and tyramine
     

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