What can be done for migraine headaches?

A lot !!: Keep a headache diary, find your own trigger factors and avoid them, see a headache specialist for the appropriate medication to prevent them.

Proper diagnosis: A consultation with a board-certified neurologist and a proper diagnosis of migraines is the key to finding the best treatment for you. Medication helps for some patients, while others require nerve decompression surgery (done by plastic surgeons with training in this field) to cure them of migraines.

Many treatments: Start by avoiding things that give you headaches. Treatment of acute headaches include non steroidal antiinflammatory meds such as Ibuprofen and naprosyn. the combination of Reglan (metoclopramide) and Ibuprofen orally. Newer medications of the family of triptans such as maxalt. Prophylactic medications include amitriptyline, Topamax, Depakote, Inderal, Periactin

Learn to manage: Migraine is very common. There is no cure. There is a way to manage. The first step is to try to understand the triggers. Often it is stress, sudden release from stress, change in weather, lack of sleep. Some find a specific food or drink can be the trigger. Next is prompt medication. Quickly take an effective medication to abort the attack. Often just a NSAID or a triptan or combination.

Proper diagnosis: Having a migraine correctly diagnosed by a neurologist is the key to successful treatment. Medications are the first line treatment, and there are many for your neurologist to choose from. Botox shots is specific trigger points is helpful in some migraineurs, and if this is effective, surgical nerve decompression may offer a permanent solution to the headaches. See a neurologist first, though.