How Botox Can Help Treat Chronic Migraines

Here are nine points explaining how Botox can help treat chronic migraines based on a patient's story

Chronic migraines are defined as having 15 or more headache days per month, with at least eight of those being migraines.

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Traditional migraine treatments, such as medication and lifestyle changes, may not always be effective for chronic migraine sufferers.

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Botox, which is a neurotoxin made from botulinum toxin, is commonly used to treat wrinkles but can also be used to treat chronic migraines.

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Botox works by blocking the release of chemicals that cause muscle contractions, which can help prevent migraine headaches.

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Injections are typically administered every 12 weeks by a healthcare provider who specializes in migraine treatment.

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Many chronic migraine sufferers report a significant reduction in headache frequency and intensity after Botox treatment.

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Many chronic migraine sufferers report a significant reduction in headache frequency and intensity after Botox treatment.

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