How Does Stem Cell Treatment Help Treat Migraines?

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Migraines vary widely in their intensity, frequency, and how they respond to treatment. Although some migraine sufferers experience relatively infrequent migraines or migraines that respond well to treatment, others continue to experience painful, debilitating headaches despite traditional treatments. In such cases, stem cell treatment for migraines may be considered.

About Migraines

Migraines are pulsing headaches that usually affect just one side of the head. Light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, and nausea can all accompany migraines. They are one of the most common forms of headaches in the United States, behind tension headaches. Many people with migraines experience an "aura" of nausea, mood changes, or other symptoms before the onset of a headache. For some people, migraines are triggered by certain foods or situations.

Traditional Migraine Treatment

Migraine treatment can take several forms. If the patient is able to identify migraine triggers, those triggers should be avoided. If the patient has relatively infrequent migraines, the doctor may prescribe medication to be taken at onset of a migraine. If the patient has migraines several times a week, the doctor may prescribe medication to be taken every day, to prevent migraines. 

Stem Cell Treatment for Migraines

Although many patients respond well to migraine medication, some continue to have migraines despite the use of medication, while others may have reactions to certain migraine medications that outweigh the benefits of the medication. 

In such cases, stem cell treatment for migraines may be considered. Stem cell treatment is considered an experimental procedure for migraines, and insurance does not cover it. However, a number of patients with chronic, severe migraines have found relief through stem cell treatment. Stem cell treatment is thought to work because of the profound effect stem cells have on inflammation. 

Only a doctor can determine which treatment is right for your migraines. Migraine treatment is decided on a case by case basis. In most cases, the doctor will begin with the least intensive treatments, then move on to more intensive treatments. Often, migraine patients face a trial-and-error period in the process of finding the best treatment for their particular case.

Dr. Sukdeb Datta would be happy to meet with you about treatment for your migraines. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (347) 380-9138.