Migraine Treatment in Tampa

How you feel on a given day can be impacted by any number of factors. This is especially true for headaches and migraines. Anxiety, caffeine, sinus pressure, dehydration, medications, certain meals, or even the weather can cause that familiar pain to creep in. But if your pain is persistent and you experience headaches more than twice a week, it’s time to lean on us. Start by keeping a headache diary, listing each day you experience head pain, your symptoms, and how long the pain lasts. The specialized neurologists at our Tampa hospital combine this information with painless CT scans, X-rays, and MRIs to get a better idea of the causes of your pain and start you on the road to wellness.

When you have a headache, it can be hard to focus on anything else. We want to help you figure out what’s going on so you can find headache relief. The first step is understanding the different types of headaches. These can include:

• Cluster headaches are the rarest form and come on quickly with severe throbbing pain that feels centered on one side of the head.
• Migraines are intense, extended headaches that are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
• Tension headaches are the most common and can cause mild to moderate pain that feels like a tight band around the head. They can be caused by lack of sleep, missed meals, neck strain, or stress. They may be occasional or chronic.

In many cases, headaches are caused by different types of muscle tension. But if a sudden, severe headache begins or you also experience issues with vision or speech, it could be a symptom of something bigger. Call 911 immediately.

In most cases, headaches can be dissolved with the help of sleep, water, and over-the-counter medicine. But if you’re experiencing headaches more than twice a week or chronic headaches that last for days on end, the team at AdventHealth Tampa, formerly Florida Hospital Tampa, wants to help you find relief. For intense episodes, we may give you a prescription for migraines or headaches to help ease your symptoms. These can include specific headache drugs and even antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Since many headaches are made worse by stress, we work to give you the support you need in mind and spirit. Our multidisciplinary team may combine counselors, dietitians, wellness experts, and more who can help you take control of your stress and make any needed diet and lifestyle changes. You may also benefit from biofeedback or specific relaxation training. Whatever you need, we’ll work to create a personalized headache or migraine treatment plan that works to ease your being, strengthen your body, and relieve your pain.