Non-Drug Treatments for Migraine
Migraine is the most common reason for consulting a doctor among all headache diseases. There is no specific laboratory test or radiological examination for the diagnosis of migraine. Migraine, a disease as old as human history, is a very important health problem for the society and has been considered among the most limiting diseases by the World Health Organization. It is known that approximately 20% of women and 8% of men have migraine.
OCCIPITAL BLOCKAGE IN MIGRAINE TREATMENT
An alternative solution for migraine treatment when medications are not effective and headaches begin to affect daily living activities. occipital blockage management is encountered. Studies have shown that occipital nerve block provides positive responses at varying rates, not only in migraine headaches that do not respond to medication, but also in patients with headaches due to excessive medication use, cervicogenic headaches, cluster headaches and occipital neuralgia. Occipital blockade is the process of blocking the part of the head that perceives the sensation of pain with anesthetic substances and reducing the excitability of the nerve. Thanks to this method, the pain sensation in the nervous system that causes pain is blocked and therefore the pain is stopped. Another method is botox application.
HOW DID BOTOX BEGINNED TO BE USED IN MIGRAINE TREATMENT?
Eliminating wrinkles on the face. Realizing that the headaches of migraine patients who had 'botulinum toxin' (botox) for this purpose decreased, paved the way for the use of botox in migraine treatment. Studies have shown that botox application is effective in the treatment of chronic migraine, which is defined as a migraine headache on 15 or more days a month for more than 3 months. This effect is thought to be due to Botox preventing inflammatory pain by preventing the release of some neurotransmitters in nerve ending areas.
BOTOX IN MIGRAINE TREATMENT; IT IS APPLIED TO THE FOREHEAD, TEMPLES, BACK OF THE NECK AND NECK AREA
Botox, which is applied only to the face area for cosmetic purposes, is used in the treatment of migraine. Differently, it is applied by injecting botulinum toxin subcutaneously with a needle at certain points in the forehead, temples, nape and neck areas. In most cases, the effect of the applications will last for approximately 3-4 months, so they need to be repeated to continue the treatment.
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