More than 12% of adults in the United States struggle with migraines, which, left untreated, can become debilitating. If you’re tired of chronic migraines and need relief, consider Botox®, the same injectable known for smoothing wrinkles. It’s also FDA-approved to help prevent and lessen the severity of chronic migraines.
To take control of your migraines and explore how Botox may help, our pain management experts at Pain Management of Long Island in Medford, New York, can provide an evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
To help you prepare for your visit, below we break down common migraine symptoms, how Botox targets headache pain, and what to expect from treatment.
The symptoms migraines cause can vary from person to person. They might include:
Left untreated, migraines may last 4-72 hours. They might appear rarely or numerous times each month.
For the right patients, FDA-approved Botox injections can mean fewer headache days, less intense symptoms, and more time spent doing the things they enjoy.
So how does Botox work? It uses onabotulinumtoxinA, which calms overactive nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain. Botox may reduce how many migraines you experience and their severity. The injections go into muscles in your shoulder, head, and neck. These areas connect to nerves that control pain signals during migraines.
Our Pain Management of Long Island team may recommend you try Botox if you experience 15 or more headaches monthly.
While pain treatments can vary from person to person, receiving Botox injections about every 12 weeks may help prevent migraines. Your specialist injects onabotulinumtoxinA at several key locations, often into seven different muscles. This can take about 15-20 minutes to complete. You may feel a quick sting or pinch during each injection, but the needle used is tiny.
There’s minimal to no downtime, so you can resume your usual daily routine after receiving Botox injections for migraines. However, avoid lying down for several hours after the procedure. The injections can take time to begin working (often about 1-2 weeks).
Migraine pain reduction caused by Botox often lasts about 10-12 weeks, but repeat injections provide long-lasting relief for qualifying candidates. You may be a good fit for more than one type of migraine treatment. The experts at Pain Management of Long Island tailor a plan based on your individualized needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
Schedule a migraine evaluation at Pain Management of Long Island by contacting us by phone or requesting an appointment online today.
