When you have a migraine, it’s hard to think about anything but finding relief. Migraines can cause severe pain, nausea, light sensitivity, and mood swings. Unfortunately, many people find that over-the-counter medications do little to combat these symptoms. If you are one of these people, IV therapy might just provide the migraine relief you need. Here’s what you need to know about migraines and how IV therapy may help.
The Stages of Migraine
Migraines typically have four stages. However, not everyone experiences all four stages.
Prodrome
Prodrome is the first stage of a migraine attack. This typically happens 1-2 days before the attack. Symptoms can include mood changes, neck stiffness, food cravings, and frequent yawning.
Aura
Some people with migraine experience a visual aura immediately before the migraine pain begins. You may see shapes and bright spots or lose your vision temporarily.
Attack
The attack phase can last 4 to 72 hours if it’s not treated. You may experience pain that throbs or pulses, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea and vomiting.
Post-Drome
Post-drome is the last phase. The pain is gone, but you may feel fatigued or confused.
Causes of Migraines
Migraines can have many causes. These include changes in the weather, hormones, stress, sleep deprivation, or certain foods and drinks. It’s believed that the most common culprit is dehydration, which accounts for about 1/3 of all migraine attacks.
Healthcare providers often recommend keeping a diary of your migraine attacks and your potential triggers. This can help you avoid your migraine triggers to keep you from suffering from as many migraines.
Why Consider IV Therapy for Migraine Relief?
There are a few reasons IV therapy is a great choice for migraine relief. 90% of people with migraines report nausea as a symptom, and 70% of people will also have vomiting. If you take oral medication, it may come back up before your body can use it.
IV therapy has the potential to offer faster, more effective relief. The substances are delivered directly into your bloodstream. This allows the medication to take effect almost immediately. Many clients may experience relief within a few minutes.
Another reason to consider IV therapy is that it supports your overall health and wellness. In addition to medication, an IV drip can provide you with hydration and vitamins and minerals that are good for your body.
What’s Included in a Migraine Relief IV Drip?
IV drips are often customized to meet the needs and goals of the client. However, there are some things we typically recommend for individuals dealing with migraine.
Natural vitamin and mineral infusions are at the core of IV therapy. However, your provider may choose to add certain medications to the drip to improve your migraine relief.
- Zofran is a potent medication for nausea, which often accompanies migraines. Relieving nausea can help you feel better fast.
- Toradol is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever that can be given for migraines. It calms inflammation in the body, which can provide pain relief.
- Benadryl is another medication that is often given as part of our migraine infusions. It can relieve nausea and reduce the symptoms of a migraine. It’s theorized this is because Benadryl is an antihistamine. Histamine is often higher in migraine sufferers, so reducing histamine can provide symptom relief.
- Magnesium may help alleviate the impact of sudden migraine episodes, as they are often associated with low magnesium levels.
- Taurine may regulate the hypothalamus by working as an anti-inflammatory that can help soothe migraines.
All of our infusions begin with a saline solution. The saline solution provides hydration for your body and helps the other ingredients to make their way into your cells. IV therapy also delivers essential nutrients, such as B vitamins and vitamin C. Research has shown that B6, B9, and B12 can help to reduce the severity and frequency of migraines. These vitamins are essential for healthy cell metabolism and energy production. They may also help to fight the fatigue that accompanies migraine headaches. Vitamin C does more than boost the immune system. This antioxidant is critical for overall health and may speed recovery from a migraine attack.
Migraine Relief at Awaken IV
When you have a migraine, the last thing you feel like doing is heading to a doctor’s office. At Awaken IV, we understand this. That’s why we come to you. Awaken IV was founded by two firefighter paramedics with a passion for health and wellness. Our team is dedicated to providing the most advanced infusions available to support your overall health and wellness. Schedule your IV infusion in Denver, Colorado, by calling 303-409-3690.
