what kind of doctor treats migraines?
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Migraine headaches doctors Types of specialists that might help with a migraine diagnosis: 1  Headache or Migraine specialist – are doctors who focus on treating people with migraines.  Neurologist – a doctor trained in diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
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The search for migraine relief Highlights. 1  Botox gained notoriety as a wrinkle reducer in the late 1990s and early 2000s. 2  In 2010, the FDA approved Botox as a preventive treatment option for chronic migraines. 3  If other preventive treatments haven’t eased your chronic migraine symptoms, it may be time to talk to your doctor about Botox.
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- According to the definition proposed by the RHSIS and AHS, people with refractory chronic migraine continue to have migraines despite trying at least 2 of the 4 preventive migraine medications: 1  beta-blockers.  anticonvulsants (anti-seizure medications)
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- (Video – “Say This, Not That – Men And Migraine”) ‪‎Headaches‬ aren’t always what they seem. If you know any men who suffer repeated headache attacks, SHARE this 2-minute video. It could save their life. Plenty of Men Get Migraines. Although women tend to have more migraines due to hormonal fluctuations – just one of many common triggers – men get them, too. Famous men with migraines include Elvis, Einstein, Ben Affleck and now Kanye West .
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Migraine headaches doctors 1 Headache pain is the hallmark of migraines. 2  A doctor who specializes in managing pain can help patients find a way to reduce the pain. 3  Pediatrician, doctors who focus on the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Many times, these migraine attacks are tied to a woman’s menstrual cycle or hormones resulting in menstrual migraines. 2  Pain management specialist—different types of doctors can be considered pain specialists, including anesthesiologists, neurologists and orthopedic surgeons.
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What You Should Know About Refractory Chronic Migraines According to the definition proposed by the RHSIS and AHS, people with refractory chronic migraine continue to have migraines despite trying at least 2 of the 4 preventive migraine medications: 1  beta-blockers. 2  anticonvulsants (anti-seizure medications)  tricyclic anti-depressants.
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Migraine headaches doctors 1 Ophthalmologist – a specialist who focuses on medical and surgical treatment of the eyes. 2  Many migraine sufferers have symptoms that impact eyesight, such as vision changes, loss of vision and sensitivity to light. 3  Ophthalmologists can help determine if the symptoms are caused by an eye disorder or by migraines. Many times, these migraine attacks are tied to a woman’s menstrual cycle or hormones resulting in menstrual migraines. 2  Pain management specialist—different types of doctors can be considered pain specialists, including anesthesiologists, neurologists and orthopedic surgeons.
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- Migraine treatment #3: Birth control pills. Many women with irregular periods use hormonal birth control to regulate their cycles. For migraine sufferers, Dr. Milosavljevic recommends taking continuous birth control regimens, whether with birth control pills, the ring or a patch.
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Migraine headache Doctors can usually make the diagnosis of migraine after carefully listening to the story and examining your child. In a very small number of children, tests may be done to rule out other causes of headache. Most children do not need any tests, and there are no tests which prove the diagnosis of migraine.
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- Drugs used to prevent migraines include: 1  Anticonvulsants, such as topiramate. 2  AntidepressantsAntidepressants, such as amitriptyline. 3  Antihistamine , such as cyproheptadine.  Beta-blockers, such as 1  propranolol. Botulinum toxinBotulinum toxin, such as Botox.  Calcium channel blockers, such as 1  verapamil. Histamine.
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- One study found that about one-quarter of patients mentioned that migraines affected the frequency or quality of sex, says Joshua M. Cohen, MD, director of education in the department of neurology at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York.
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- Migraine (headache) can be treated by Topamax, Imitrex, Topiramate, Maxalt, Propranolol Hydrochloride, Amitriptyline Hydrochloride. (latest reports from 51,856 Migraine patients).
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Do neurologists/neurosurgeons prescribe medications to their patients or..? Best Answer: Both Neurologist, and Neurosurgeons prescribe medications. Neurologist treat a multitude of neurological problem including things like migraine headaches. Neurosurgeons perform operations of the neurologic system. Including things like herniated disc's to brain surgery.
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What type of doctor to see for neck and shoulder pain? What type of doctor to see for head-pain on left-side? Head pain is a vague symptom. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders, seek the help of a qualified, board certified Migraine and headache s … pecialist.
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Headache Information Migraines are moderate-to-severe, throbbing headaches on both sides or on one side of the head. They are usually situated around the forehead and temples or around the eyes. Migraines occur in women more often than men—usually in patients who have a family history of migraine—and begin between the ages of 10 and 25.
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- The more information you can provide your doctor, the better he or she can devise a custom treatment plan that meets your needs and helps improve your migraine. Tips for Seeking Treatment The first step to finding the treatment and care you deserve is to use our Find a Doctor tool to locate a headache specialist near you.
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What kind of Doctor should I see for Migraines? Neurologists By establishing a patient-doctor bond with your neurologist, you will be in a good position to control your migraine triggers, learn how to manage your migraines on your own, make better lifestyle choices, and develop a strategy for preventing migraines that works.
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- Hello, and welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com! The symtpoms you described with your eyes are not typical with any Migraine and should be checked with a neurologist and ophthalmologist. Ocular Migraine is not an official Migraine diagnosis.
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BOTOX FOR MIGRAINE Candidates for Botox for migraine treatment share several of the following characteristics: 1  Suffer with headaches more than 15 days a month.  Have had difficulty tolerating several preventive medications (e.g. Topiramate, Nortriptyline, Beta blockers, Calcium Chanel blockers).
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What type of dr do you see after lasting effects of a concussion? Some patients will be left with chronic headaches (best treated by pain specialists), others with poor focus (best treated by physiatrists and neurologists), and others with anxiety/anger issues (best treated with psychiatrists). Please consult your local primary care physician and/or neurologist.
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- From my experience, the more documentation the better highly agree with the migraine journal and family/buddy letters. I also recommend geting in with a neurologist, I have been under neuro since 2006 for my migraines, have tried pretty much everything with the only med that helps being Stadol nasal spray.
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Migraine headaches doctors Many times, these migraine attacks are tied to a woman’s menstrual cycle or hormones resulting in menstrual migraines. Pain management specialist—different types of doctors can be considered pain specialists, including anesthesiologists, neurologists and orthopedic surgeons. Headache pain is the hallmark of migraines. A doctor who specializes in managing pain can help patients find a way to reduce the pain.
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Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine Headache Migraine Treatment. The physician analyzes the patient's migraine history to devise an appropriate treatment program. The goals of treatment are to prevent or reduce the number of migraines (called prophylactic treatment) and to alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of the migraine (called abortive or acute treatment).
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5 Signs Your Headache Could Be Something Worse For others, magnesium may be the answer. “Once a person has a migraine, a natural solution is to get an I.V. of magnesium. Magnesium is a vasodilator, so it opens up the blood vessels,” says Dr. Steelsmith. This would have to be administered by a naturopath or medical doctor in a health care setting.
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FDA Approves Botox to Treat Chronic Migraines Oct. 18, 2010 -- Botox -- famous for smoothing out wrinkles on the face -- has been approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraine headaches in adults.