Five Alternative Treatments for Migraine The following was published by American Migraine Foundation on November 23, 2022: Although there is currently no cure for migraine, there are many treatment options available to help you manage symptoms and prepare for … DoctorGu • December 14
Acupuncture and Headaches Acupuncture is an ancient practice originating in China over 2,000 years ago, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine . It is based on the concept of qi (vital energy) flowing through pathways in the body called meridians… DoctorGu • December 12
Hemiplegic Migraine Hemiplegic migraines are a type of migraine that can cause some unusual and scary symptoms, mimicking strokes. “Hemiplegic” means “half of the body is paralyzed,” so people who have this type of migraine might feel w… DoctorGu • November 16
What is Visual Snow? Visual snow is a neurological condition characterized by the continuous perception of “visual static” or “visual noise". People with visual snow experience a grainy or flickering pattern in their visual field, often … DoctorGu • November 15
Migraine prevention If migraines are occurring frequently, more than once or twice a week, preventive treatments should be considered. The medications used for migraine prevention must be taken regularly, even in the absence of migraine … DoctorGu • September 6
Post-Traumatic Headache By definition, post-traumatic headache occurs after head trauma. The headaches typically begin within seven days of the inciting trauma, which can range from mild to severe. Although the characteristics and associate… DoctorGu • September 6
Menstrual Migraines Menstrual migraines are headaches triggered by hormonal fluctuations, especially the drop in estrogen levels right before or during menstruation. They usually happen one to two days before the periods start and last t… DoctorGu • October 5
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraines Migraines are incapacitating and disrupt the lives and work of sufferers. They also affect the people around them, including family members. While gaining control of migraines with medication is very important, how on… DoctorGu • September 6
Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) causes severe pain in the face. It is characterized by sudden, severe, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain, typically on one side of the face (though it can affect both sides in a small per… DoctorGu • September 22
Acute Treatments of Migraines Besides avoiding triggers and leading a healthy lifestyle, there are medical treatments available to reduce or eliminate headaches. If migraines are relatively infrequent, they can be treated with medications only wh… DoctorGu • September 6
