What are the Benefits of Migraine Relief with BOTOX® Injections?

Migraines can be debilitating. Not only do many migraine sufferers experience excruciating pain, but these severe headaches can often cause people to miss work, school, social activities, and other occasions. For patients who struggle with recurrent migraines, anesthesiologist and wellness specialist Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia (aka Dr. A.) and the caring team at Infinite Health Zone offer BOTOX migraine injections in San Francisco, CA. Curious about how BOTOX works for migraine relief and what other benefits you can expect from this innovative migraine treatment option? Keep reading for the answers.

How can I get rid of a migraine?

Once a migraine begins to come on, it can be difficult to get rid of. Oftentimes, people are left to simply “wait it out,” though there are a few things that may help to reduce migraine symptoms, like avoiding light and noise, using a cold compress, and taking certain medications as directed. While it may be challenging to address the symptoms of a migraine that has already developed, it may be possible to prevent migraines before they occur and/or reduce their frequency or severity.

How can I prevent migraines?

There are a number of dietary and lifestyle modifications that may help to minimize your chances of developing a migraine. However, for many people, migraines may be unavoidable with at-home and over-the-counter methods alone. For these patients, Dr. A. may recommend BOTOX injections for migraine prevention and/or reduction.

How does BOTOX help with migraines?

When injected into certain areas of the head, scalp, or face, BOTOX helps to relax muscles and is thought to block nerve signals responsible for migraine pain. For many patients, regular BOTOX injections help to reduce the frequency of their migraine attacks, minimize the symptoms of migraines they do develop, or even prevent migraines altogether in some cases.

What else can BOTOX be used for?

While BOTOX is probably best known for its cosmetic application as a dynamic wrinkle relaxer for facial lines and wrinkles, its pain-relieving effects have become popular over recent years as well. Some of the most common types of pain that can be addressed with BOTOX pain management injections include:

• TMJ/TMD pain
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Neck pain
• Lower back pain
• Chronic headaches
• Painful scars
• Muscle spasms
• Myofascial pain syndrome

Am I a good candidate for migraine BOTOX injections?

BOTOX for migraines is typically reserved for patients who have tried other migraine pain treatments without success. Additionally, ideal candidates for BOTOX migraine injections generally struggle with chronic or recurrent migraine pain. If you have questions about whether BOTOX may be appropriate and effective for your migraine pain, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with Dr. A. During your appointment, Dr. A. will evaluate and assess your migraine symptoms, frequency of migraines, your health history, and other variables to determine whether you may be a good candidate for treatment.

Kick migraine pain to the curb with BOTOX in San Francisco, CA

Don’t let migraines continue to hold you back from enjoying all of your favorite things in life. To learn more about the migraine-relieving benefits of BOTOX, call Infinite Health Zone to schedule your consultation with anesthesiologist and San Francisco migraine BOTOX provider Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia today.