What are Migraines?

Migraine headache is a result of specific changes within the brain. It causes severe head pain that is often accompanied by sensitivity to light, sound, or smells.

The exact cause of migraines is not known. Changes in neurotransmitter levels within the brain are thought to play a role.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include severe pain, usually on one side of the head that some individuals describe as “pounding,” eye pain, sensitivity to light or sound, nausea and vomiting.

Treatment

Although medicines have been created that significantly diminish the suffering of patients, the medicines often have highly undesirable side effects and many patients do not obtain satisfactory relief. Furthermore, the headaches are typically treated after they have become painful, and the treatment is often ineffective in preventing the onset of the headache. Procedural management with injections is also beneficial.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a revolutionary non-invasive and non-systemic (no medications) treatment for migraine headaches.

TMS for Migraine Treatment

Our research shows that high frequency TMS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex reduces the intensity and frequency of migraines in patients suffering from chronic migraines.  TMS essentially works like a migraine prevention treatment without any medications involved and is well tolerated.

Headache Trigger Avoidance

• Get Regular Sleep
• Eat Regular Meals
• Get Moderate Amounts of Routine Exercise
• Drink Plenty of Water
• Limit Caffeine, Alcohol and other Drugs
• Reduce Stress