Plagued by Chronic Migraines? We Have Effective Treatments

Migraines impact the lives of over 39 million Americans. If you suffer with chronic migraine pain but haven’t found relief with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, it’s time to explore the treatments we offer at Integrated Neurology Services PLLC.

Our board-certified neurologists understand how disruptive chronic migraines can be. We value the time we spend helping you identify your migraine triggers and design an individual care plan to provide fast and lasting pain relief.

Recognizing the warning signs of chronic migraine

A migraine is an intense, throbbing headache that usually affects just one side of your head. Pain develops due to an underlying neurological condition that can have many triggers, such as a lack of sleep, certain smells, stress, and other environmental factors.

In addition to throbbing or pulsating head pain that can last for several hours or days, migraines can cause symptoms like:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Jaw and facial pain
• Increased sensitivity to light, sound, and smell

During the initial phase of a migraine attack, you may experience changes in your vision and see flashes of light or bright spots.

Having chronic migraines means enduring having 15 or more headache days a month for more than three months. The pain and other symptoms of persistent migraines can be disabling, preventing you from working or meeting your other responsibilities.

If you have chronic migraines, book a consultation with our team to learn more about your treatment options. Our physicians can also discuss preventive therapies to keep migraines from recurring.

Pain management solutions for chronic migraines

At Integrated Neurology Services PLLC, we offer medications to relieve existing migraine pain. We can also prescribe preventive medications to guard against intense head pain if you take it in the early stages of a migraine attack.

If medications aren’t working well or you’re unable to take certain drugs, our migraine specialists can use strategies like:

Botox® injections

Botox, an injectable medication, temporarily paralyzes muscles that contribute to migraines. Botox can also disrupt the release of neurotransmitters in the brain to prevent the onset of chronic migraines.

Nerve blocks

Nerve blocks involve injections of a numbing medication in the base of your skull to prevent nerve signals from traveling to your brain.

Vyepti® intravenous (IV) infusions

Vyepti is a prescription medication that we deliver into your bloodstream through an IV line. Four infusions per year, each lasting just 30 minutes, can provide lasting protection against chronic migraines. We offer the convenience of an in-office infusion suite for your migraine treatment.

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors

CGRP is a protein that plays a role in pain transmission and facilitates a migraine attack. The use of a CGRP inhibitor helps prevent pain in people who have six or more migraine days a month.

Our skilled providers can also recommend lifestyle and dietary changes you can make to avoid known migraine triggers. The team monitors your progress with treatment to ensure you stay pain-free, active, and healthy.

Call your nearest Integrated Neurology Services PLLC office in Alexandria, Falls Church, or Lorton, Virginia, today to schedule a chronic migraine evaluation. You can also use the online feature to request an appointment.