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What is cure for migraine?

12 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Dr. Mark Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Surgery

There is new options: To date there has been no "cure" for migraines. Recently there have been newer options that are more effective than prescription medications. The goal is to reduce frequency and duration of migraines. Such advances include Botox injections, minimally invasive surgical decompression of nerves (see migraine relief center website / testimonials), and or pain stimulators.

Answered 5/11/2016

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No perfect pill: If you can obtain a triptan and take within the first 60-90 minutes of the migraine, this should abort the headache within 2 hrs. Meds to try include imitrex, zomig, maxalt, treximet, frova, relpax (eletriptan). If beyond timespan, consider an ergotamine or cambia. There are meds to prevent headaches, and your doctor might design a program, .

Answered 5/11/2016

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Management not cure: Migraine is a chronic disorder that has no cure. It often flares up during puberty, especially in females, resolves some with age, but can flare again in the elderly. There is no cure, but there is effective management. It is highly genetic and is the bodies reaction to stress and strain. You can "cure" migraine by learning good management methods that can make the attacks rare and mild.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See a neurologist: There is no cure but a great treatment management exists, which can alleviate your symptoms big time, but your have to see a neurologist to rule out any other possibilities of your headache.

Answered 5/31/2017

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Dr. Brett Noorda answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Currently there is no cure for migraine, and none in the foreseeable future. There is too little understanding of migraines to even have a general treatment for them that works for a majority of people.

Answered 3/18/2017

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No cure: However there are good medications to prevent headaches if they are frequent. See a neurologist.

Answered 11/10/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No cure is available: Migraine is a serious and complex neurological disorder. Unilateral throbbing headache, dizziness, visual disturbances nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, paresthesias and even chest pain may be present during the episodes. It is a manageable condition. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and professional management.

Answered 2/18/2016

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