Headache & Migraine Treatment in Brighton
Migraines are a type of severe headache that can have a major impact on everyday life. Migraine symptoms can include visual disturbances such as flashing lights and blind spots in addition to nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity.
Treatment for Headache & Migraine
Treatment options for headache and migraine at Brighton Spine and Sports Clinic include:
Injectable therapy (anti-wrinkle muscle relaxant with ultrafine needles) may be indicated for select patients with chronic migraine, who have not responded to at least 3 migraine preventative agents. A clinical consultation is required to determine if your migraines are likely to respond. Following consultation, and if eligible, you will be given detailed information about the procedure and any potential side effects.
Detailed information about injectable therapy for chronic migraine can be found at www.headacheaustralia.org.au
For chronic migraine patients, to confirm eligibility a headache diary (for at least one month) requires completion prior to your appointment. After your first treatment, a headache diary will need to be maintained to ensure ongoing eligibility for PBS funding. It is important to learn to identify the signs and triggers of your migraine to help prevent them. The easiest way of doing this is by keeping a diary about your migraines.
A form to assist you to complete your diary can be obtained from our practice, or at https://headacheaustralia.org.au/headache-management/headache-migraine-diaries/#diaries
Migraine patients will need to continue regular review with their primary treating GP or neurologist, for migraine treatment in addition to the injection therapy.
