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How To Treat Chronic Migraines?
YESTERDAY HAD A NERVE BLOCK TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC MIGRAINES (SUFFERING FOR 10 MONTHS NOW). NO MEDICATIONS WORK. t TOPOMAX WORKED TEMPORARILY BUT NO LONGER, DESPERATE, SINCE TREATME NT, MIGRAINES ARE STILL HERE, IS THIS NORMAL. HAVE2 PHONE CALLS IN TO NEUROLOGISTS,
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Hello,
Initially NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen are prescribed.Antidepressants.
Tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline can be used to treat chronic headaches.At times Anti-seizure medications are added to the treatment regime.
Beta blockers. which are used to treat high blood pressure are also a mainstay for preventing episodic migraines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH
Initially NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen are prescribed.Antidepressants.
Tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline can be used to treat chronic headaches.At times Anti-seizure medications are added to the treatment regime.
Beta blockers. which are used to treat high blood pressure are also a mainstay for preventing episodic migraines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH
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