When Headaches Take Over Your Day
Migraines are a recurring kind of headache, usually affecting one side of the head and characterized by their severity. Patients in Boca Raton, FL often describe unique symptoms like sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, weakness, and visual anomalies like arcs of light. These symptoms are usually exacerbated by movement, and many find some relief by lying in a dark, quiet room until the migraine subsides. Afterward, during a period called the “postdrome,” you may feel exhausted, weak, and even confused for up to a day.
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- Anxiety
- Hormonal changes
- Bright/flashing lights
- Sudden weather changes
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep
- Loud noises and strong smells
- Overexertion
- Medication or migraine medication overuse
- Tobacco
- Caffeine or caffeine withdrawal
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Fermented, pickled, or aged foods
- MSG
We at Specialty Chronic Pain Center strive to address each of the many contributions to your condition. We know that suffering from migraines can dramatically impact your quality of life, and it is our goal to treat the root cause of your pain rather than just masking your symptoms. Because the musculoskeletal factor can play a part, your care may also draw on related services such as trigger point injections, and we focus on approaches that look beyond medication alone, which you can read about on our alternatives to opioids page.
We want to help you regain control of your migraines so that you can experience a better, more pain-free life. For more information about our services or to schedule a consultation, contact us today at (561) 984-5167.
Migraine Questions, Answered
What is a migraine?
A migraine is a recurring kind of headache that usually affects one side of the head and is characterized by its severity. It often comes with other symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, weakness, and visual changes.
What are the common symptoms of a migraine?
Common symptoms include sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, weakness, and visual anomalies like arcs of light. Symptoms are usually made worse by movement, and many people find some relief by resting in a dark, quiet room.
What triggers migraines?
Triggers vary widely from person to person. They may include stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, bright or flashing lights, sudden weather changes, too little or too much sleep, loud noises, strong smells, overexertion, tobacco, caffeine or caffeine withdrawal, alcohol, chocolate, fermented, pickled, or aged foods, and MSG.
What are the main factors behind a migraine?
There are four main factors that contribute to the onset of a migraine: hormonal, nutritional, musculoskeletal, and neurological. Each one includes several known triggers, which is why we look at the whole picture instead of a single cause.
What is the postdrome phase?
The postdrome is the period after a migraine subsides. During this time you may feel exhausted, weak, and even confused for up to a day.
Can medication make migraines worse?
Yes. Medication or migraine medication overuse is listed among the known triggers. This is one reason we aim to treat the root cause of your pain rather than only masking symptoms.
How does Specialty Chronic Pain Center approach migraines?
We strive to address each of the many contributions to your condition. Our goal is to treat the root cause of your pain so you can regain control of your migraines and enjoy a better, more pain-free life in Boca Raton and beyond.
Take the First Step Toward Fewer Migraines
Call (561) 984-5167 or request a visit online to talk with our Boca Raton team about your migraines and what may be driving them.