New Migraine Information

Like anything to do with the brain, chronic migraine headaches still remain mysterious in many ways. Researchers are still exploring what causes migraines and how to cure them. New information about migraines is constantly emerging.

Vitamins

• Recent studies have shown that people who take high doses of B Vitamins may experience fewer migraines. Participants who took high daily doses of folic acid and vitamins B6, B12 and B2 (riboflavin) showed a decrease in the frequency, duration and severity of their migraine headaches.

Botox

• This injection, commonly used to reduce wrinkles, paralyzes muscles in the head and skull. This reduces tension that can cause migraines.

Drugs

• There are several FDA-approved prescription medicines to treat migraines, including a few new ones, such as Treximet. In addition, some other medications are on the horizon, such as Telcagepant, a drug currently under review by the FDA

Magnetic Stimulation

• Another possible treatment for migraine sufferers is a device that will stop a migraine in its tracks with a magnetic current. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses two paddles that are placed on the head, delivering a current when a person feels a migraine's aura coming on. This portable, 2.5-pound device is about the size of a hair dryer and could cost about $2,000, according to ABC News.

Surgery

• A New Jersey man says he has experienced relief from his constant migraines with surgery that cut the muscle tissue around his upper eyelid area. The surgery, done by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, is called "nerve decompression" and relieved the tension that caused his headaches.