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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Migraine And Back Pain

Hi, I have chronic migraines, and chronic back pain. At my c6-c7 area of the neck, it s causing tremendous ongoing pain in my back. I ve had mri scans, physical therapy, through out for at least 10 years . Nothing seems to help. How would I know when to ask my doctor about surgery?
posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Hi,

There are several classes of drugs which can be used for migraine prevention as beta-blockers (propranolol), antidepressants(amitriptyline), calcium channel blockers (flunarizine).

Further, triptans and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines may be used for terminating acute episodes.

You can discuss with your treating physician for the medicines which suits you the best.

Lastly, it is of vital importance to identify the trigger factors which precipitate your migraine episodes and try to avoid them. Addressing the migraine trigger factors may prove to be of great help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Migraine And Back Pain

Hi, There are several classes of drugs which can be used for migraine prevention as beta-blockers (propranolol), antidepressants(amitriptyline), calcium channel blockers (flunarizine). Further, triptans and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines may be used for terminating acute episodes. You can discuss with your treating physician for the medicines which suits you the best. Lastly, it is of vital importance to identify the trigger factors which precipitate your migraine episodes and try to avoid them. Addressing the migraine trigger factors may prove to be of great help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon