Migraines are a scourge. They can ruin your entire life if untreated. A migraine can leave you lying in a dark room or home early from work. Nerve compression surgery for migraines in Kansas City can help.
There are 180 different defined types of headaches. Headaches are common in the US, with a variety of different causes. Chronic, daily or even continual headaches can be from migraines. There are over 30 million people believed to be suffering from migraines today. While some can be treated with medication and therapy, some require surgery.
13% or more of migraines are thought to be related to occipital neuralgia. When the Greater occipital nerve is impinged, with tissue causing pressure on the nerve, the symptoms begin. If they remain untreated, it leads to migraine headaches.
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 nerve decompression surgery that can reduce or end your migraine a 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 feel that you may be suffering from migraines, please call the office at Neuropax Clinic at 314-434-7784 to make an appointment. Don’t live in pain another day if you don’t have to. Visit www.neuropaxclinic.com for more information.
