Migraine headaches, real, chronic migraines, can ruin your life. That’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth. When you get migraines regularly, you know that they can cause you to miss work, school, or social events. You can end up curled up in bed for the day, in excruciating pain. Migraine headaches are a scourge on those that suffer from them. But what if there was a way to relieve these nightmares?
Nerve compression surgery can help. It is estimated that up to 13 % (likely even higher) of all chronic headaches are related to occipital nerve neuralgia. Neuralgia is a general term for pain or irritation along the course of a nerve. We are addressing the irritation caused by nerve compression in this situation. Surgery by Dr. Robert Hagan of the Neuropax Clinic can help relieve the symptoms and causes of severe headaches, allowing the recipient to suffer far reduced migraines, or possibly end the headaches altogether.
Although the Greater occipital nerve is the most common nerve involved, other nerves can be involved as well. The lesser occipital nerve and dorsal (or least) occipital nerve which are located in the back of the head/scalp. Headaches may originate from the forehead or frontal region as well. The nerves involved in this area include the supra-orbital and zygomatico-temporal nerves.
When no other underlying diseases or conditions are found, you may be a candidate for a nerve decompression surgery that can reduce or end your migraine headaches. This is an outpatient surgery with short recovery times. Results are often immediately evident but may take several weeks. Neuropax surgeons can assess if nerve decompression surgery would help to alleviate or significantly reduce your debilitating symptoms.
If you have persistent signs and symptoms suggestive of migraine pain, especially if they interfere with your normal activities and sleep patterns, see your doctor. If you leave the condition untreated, they’ll only get worse. For more information or to make an appointment with Neuropax Clinic, call us at 314-434-7784 or visit www.neuropaxclinic.com today to learn more. Don’t live with Migraine Pain any longer than you have to.
