Although there is no cure for migraine, with appropriate treatment the majority of patients see significant improvement in their symptoms.

Healthy living and routine are key:

• Eating breakfast

• Having regular meals

• Keeping well hydrated

• Getting adequate sleep

Medication is also useful, but often can only be prescribed by a doctor or headache specialist. Paradoxically too many painkillers can make headache worse.

Migraine preventative medication

• Oral preventatives

• Botulinum toxin

• Anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies

Painkillers

• Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Ibuprofen)

• Triptans (e.g. Sumatriptan)

• Opioids (e.g. Codeine)

Hormonal manipulation (in women with menstrual migraine)

• Oestrogen replacement prior to menstruation

• Switching to the oral minipill

• Hormonal intrauterine devices

Other recognized treatment options include:

Neurostimulation

• Supraorbital nerve stimulator

• External vagal nerve stimulator

• Transcranial magnets

Alternative treatments

• Acupuncture

• Mindfulness / cognitive behavioural therapy

If you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, then please please consult your Healthcare Professional.