Migraines & Headaches Doctors in NYC
A migraine or a headache can have a very negative impact on your overall quality of life. They may range from a minor discomfort to a debilitating and frequently occurring issue. At Complete Neurological Care in NYC, our top migraine and headache specialists understand how to diagnose and offer treatment for persistent headaches and migraines. Schedule an appointment to ease your discomfort today.
Do I Need Migraine / Headache Treatment?
If you experience frequent or constant headaches then you may require more than an over-the-counter medication. Common forms of head pain that require treatment include:
- Migraines
- Facial discomfort
- Stress headaches
- Tension-type headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Daily head pain
How Will the Headache / Migraine Doctor Diagnose the Issue?
In order to properly treat your migraine, we will first need to diagnose the cause of the headaches or the migraine triggers and assess the severity, as well as note the frequency of migraines or severe headaches. To accomplish this, our neurologists will perform a series of diagnostic tests, which may include:
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): Our brain cells never sleep, constantly emitting electrical impulses to communicate with each other. The EEG involves placing small metal discs to your scalp, which examines the electrical impulse and displays them for the doctor to see. We can then diagnose injuries or disorders related to the head, often discovering the cause of a patient’s discomfort.
- Transcranial Doppler (TCD): The test uses noninvasive techniques that enable a doctor to see the blood circulating throughout the brain. The ultrasound process employs sound waves that are inaudible to the patient but create an image of the circulation, allowing the doctor to diagnose a wide array of conditions related to the brain. In many cases, we can find out the cause of your cranial discomfort.
What are My Headache and Migraine Treatment Options?
Many people are surprised to learn that Botox injections can often be used to address chronic headaches and to relieve migraines. The treatment actually started as a way to address a number of muscular and neurological disorders.
With Botox, your migraine doctor will inject the medication into specific sites in the head and neck. In about 10 days to two weeks, patients may notice a significant reduction in symptoms and fewer migraine episodes. Of course, the headache specialist will need to examine you to decide the best course of treatment.
Schedule a migraine and headache relief appointment today with Complete Neurological Care, located in Queens, Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Long Island, Upper West Side, the Bronx, and New Jersey. Our neurologists specialize in the preventions and treatment of headaches and migraine. We offer the skills and technology necessary to diagnose and treat common neurological concerns.
