How Botox® Can Help Manage Your Migraines

Botox® is well known for erasing wrinkles and fine lines and rejuvenating aging complexions. Research continues on other uses for this popular injection, and one that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is migraine management. 

Migraine is a severe neurological disorder that’s characterized by debilitating migraine headaches, often referred to as simply migraines. 

Migraines are the second most common cause of disability globally, with headache episodes so severe they can cause sensitivity to light and sound along with nausea and vomiting. Migraines can also have severe symptoms before and after the headache, sidelining you for several days. 

Those who experience frequent migraines spend too much time dealing with pain and fatigue. So, Maria Cole, APRN, FNP-C, and our team at Enrich Health and Wellness in Boerne, Texas, offer Botox to help reduce the severity and intensity of migraines to restore quality of life. 

This month’s blog explores how Botox injections help with migraines and how we can make it part of your migraine management plan.

Botox for migraines

Botox is the brand name of an injectable containing botulinum toxin type A. When used for cosmetic purposes, we inject the neurotoxin into the muscles of your face to block nerve signals and keep the muscles from contracting, softening your complexion as a result.

When used for migraine management, the overall goal is the same: to block nerve signals. However, instead of preventing wrinkles, Botox prevents pain. 

Once injected, Botox enters the nerve endings and blocks chemicals that send pain signals to your brain, stopping a migraine before it starts. 

What to expect when you get Botox for migraines

When you come to Enrich Health and Wellness for migraine relief with Botox, we first determine where we need to inject the Botox and how many injections you need. That depends on the type and severity of your migraines.

Your provider expertly places the injections around your head and neck. The injections don’t require any downtime, and you can go home directly afterward. 

You should notice results a few days after your treatment, and the results can last up to three months. For optimal results, you may need 2-3 injection sessions. Patients report a 50% reduction in headache days after two Botox treatments. 

Get relief from your migraines with Botox

Botox is FDA-approved for those suffering from chronic migraine headaches, meaning at least 15 episodes per month. Botox isn’t a permanent solution since you need repeat injections to maintain results, but it can be part of your migraine management. 

To learn if Botox can help you better manage your migraines, call our office or schedule a consultation online today.