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Are there any surgical treatments for migraines?
I have migraines. Are there any surgical treatments for migraines?
6 Answers
Most migraines are managed with lifestyle changes and medication, but in some cases where migraines are severe and dont respond to treatment, certain surgical or procedurebased options may be considered. These can include
Nerve decompression surgery targeting specific trigger points
Occipital nerve stimulation
Botox injections not surgery, but a procedure that can reduce frequency in chronic migraine
These options are typically considered only after trying multiple medications, and theyre not appropriate for everyone. A neurologist or headache specialist can help determine if youre a candidate.
Surgical treatments for migraines are not the first line of defense, but they offer hope for those who have exhausted all other options. If chronic migraines are interfering with your quality of life and conventional treatments havent worked, it may be worth exploring surgical options with a qualified specialist.
Here you can contact
California Migraine Surgery Nerve Decompression Centers
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program Stanford Health Care
Address 213 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nerve Decompression surgery: This involves releasing or removing areas of compression on nerves, such as muscles, vessels, or fascial bands. This is often done through small incisions near the affected trigger points forehead, temple, nose, or neck. Occipital Nerve Stimulation; a small device is implanted to send electrical impulses to the occipital nervelike a pacemaker. Septoplasty: This surgery corrects a deviated septum, which may relieve pressure or pain and potentially alleviate migraines in some individuals. The Migraine Procedure: This is a peripheral nerve stimulation treatment that involves implanting a neurostimulator device under the skin to manage migraine headaches.
You will fist need to identify the cause of the migraines. Some people get relief from Botox injections.
Migraine itself to not have surgical treatment, migraine is managed by medications, lifestyle modifications, and some might prefer to use vitamins.
There are some headaches ( that could be severe) which is caused by secondary etiology, such as hydrocephalus, (excessive fluid in the brain), meningioma, (growth of the brain covering membrane), etc. that would require surgery, and they could present with headache
There are a few surgical treatments, but none are particularly successful. There are about 10 oral or injectable treatments. And there are devices you can place on the head to get relief (trans magnetic stimulation). You can research these at a reputable site: The Cleveland Clinic, The Mayo Clinic, or Johns Hopkins. Leon Rosenberg