What Concerns Can Be Addressed For A Patient With Chronic Migraine That Affects Their Everyday Activities?

Posted on Thu, 6 Sep 2018

Question: Hello, I have a friend who is a chronic migraine sufferer . They are spending the day with their neurologist on Thursday to as they say have parts of their brain numbed . Trying to see how concerned I should be

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated by the neurologist.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

Migraine is not a life threatening disorder.

Examination by a neurologist is required to rule out other causes of chronic headache.

Drugs are available for chronic migraine and are prescribed according to patient profile and choice.

Lifestyle modifications are the most important step in managing chronic migraine.

I hope this answers your query.

Take care.

Dr. Neeraj Kumar , Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng