Treatment for Migraines & Headaches

When Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve, or even mild prescription drugs don’t seem effective in relieving your headache or migraines, when the pain starts to disrupt your day-to-day activities and your life, it is time to consult a neurologist who specializes in pain treatment for migraines and headaches.

The neurology pain treatment for migraines and headaches employed by Dr. Bashar Mohsen, a leading neurologist in South Florida, consists of a comprehensive approach of both medication and non-medication therapies, as appropriate. For years non-headache specialists often try to treat migraines and headaches with a one-size-fits-all cocktail of drugs. However, many types of head pain do not respond to these types of headache medications. So, when everything else fails, neurology pain treatment for migraines and headaches becomes the obvious choice!

Because headaches are dynamic in nature and complex, with various possible causes, a one-size-fits-all approach is never the answer. At the neurology offices of WellCare South Florida, Dr. Mohsen’s process is all about the proper diagnosis before treatment.

As a neurologist, the treatment of migraine headaches starts with a proper diagnosis. A general practitioner or family doctor may not be familiar with the ins and outs of migraines, and that is why more often than not, they suggest seeking the help of a specialist like a neurologist.

The treatment of migraines often involved powerful prescription drugs such as sumatriptan (Imitrex, Tosymra) and rizatriptan (Maxalt). Neurologists favorite these drugs because they block pain pathways in the brain. However, they are abused easily, and prescribing the proper dosage is imperative. With appropriate treatment, it is possible to stop your symptoms and help prevent them from coming back.

With that said, it is essential to point out that while pain-relieving medications can help manage migraine headaches. Self-Care options like stress management, improved sleep habits, avoid migraine triggers, and diet modification are also part of the equation. Our practice has also found that alternative medicine therapies such as progressive muscle relaxation and acupuncture have proven highly effective for less severe cases.

One thing we can’t do is diagnose your migraine headaches over the internet. So, if you would like us to help you stop your migraine or headaches symptoms and prevent them from coming back, we need to contact us for an in-person evaluation. We are located in Miami Lakes, Florida, about a half-mile west of the Palmetto Expressway, on the 154^th street exit.