If you struggle with multiple migraine days per month, you know how debilitating they can be. For effective care, seek out the team of experienced providers at RapidRecovery TMS. They offer personalized treatment for migraines, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), at their Wilmington, North Carolina office. Learn more about the available solutions for migraines by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
Migraines go beyond the pain caused by ordinary headaches. They often cause severe throbbing discomfort or pulsing on one side of the head, which can come with extreme light or sound sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting.
Once a migraine is underway, it can last for hours or even days, and some find it impossible to function, seeking comfort in quiet, dark areas until the pain subsides. Fortunately, the RapidRecovery TMS team can offer practical, compassionate treatment for migraines and give you back more of your time.
Migraines usually progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack, and post-drome. Your migraines may or may not go through all the stages.
Warning signs of a migraine might begin a couple of days before the migraine starts and can include fluid retention, constipation, mood changes, body stiffness, and food cravings.
While not everyone experiences this stage of migraines, these disturbances build gradually and are usually visual. Examples include:
The aura stage can last an hour.
Migraine frequency varies between individuals; some have migraines rarely, while others experience them multiple times per month. A migraine can last 4-72 hours if left untreated.
Post-drome is the way a migraine leaves you feeling. Some people may be elated briefly and then finally feel pain-free, but most are more tired or confused.
Depending on how frequent or severe your migraines are, your provider may recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications. For example, you may find relief from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
The providers at RapidRecovery TMS are experts in applying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to combat various conditions. Migraines, particularly chronic migraines, are often more susceptible to depression and intense anxiety, and TMS can address these while helping reduce migraine pain.
Let the team know if your migraines are responding. You can be confident in the selected treatment plan if your condition consistently improves at least 50% and you function well in 3-4 hours.
To schedule a migraine consultation and reclaim your quality of life, contact the RapidRecovery TMS team by phone or online today.