Migraine Headaches

Migraine headaches are intense, throbbing headaches that may be accompanied by nausea or dizziness. A migraine can last from hours to days. For some people, a warning symptom known as an aura occurs before or with the headache. An aura can include visual disturbances, such as flashes of light or blind spots, or other disturbances, such as tingling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg and difficulty speaking.

Symptoms:

  • Sensitivity to light, noise and odors
  • Nausea and vomiting, upset stomach and abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Feeling very warm (sweating) or cold (chills)
  • Pale skin color (pallor)
  • Feeling tired
  • Dizziness and blurred vision.
  • Tender scalp

Treatment Options

  • Botox
  • Sphenopalatine ganglion block and ablation
  • Cervical medial branch block and ablation