Chronic Migraine is defined as living with 15 of more headache days each month, with the headaches lasting four or more hours, and at least 8 of the headache days associated with migraines.
Dr. Omar Henriquez is a certified Chronic Migraine Specialist. If you feel you are living with chronic migraines, then fill out this Headache/Migraine Diary to bring in for your next appointment.
Genetics
Studies suggest that half of the risk for migraines comes from your family history. If a relative has migraine, you are more likely to have it.
Weather Changes
Changes in humidity, temperature, and air pressure are some of the most common triggers and, of course, hardest to control.
Anxiety and Stress
A stressful time can be a trigger, but migraine can show up once you are relaxed after the stressful time is over.
Preventive Medication
Designed to prevent migraines days before they start. This is a prescription only medication that is taken routinely in order to reduce migraine frequency and their severity.
Acute Medication
Taken once the migraine pain has started in order to reduce the length and pain of the migraine. This medication is available over the counter, and it is only taken as needed.
Taking acute medication too often can actually lead to more headaches.
It’s time to take action!
Call us so we can set up an appointment to discuss your options for treatment. Dr Henriquez strives to provide an approach for personal and compassionate care.
Read more about Chronic Migraines:
Migraine Research Foundation
Migraine.com – an online community for people living with migraine.
