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Migraine surgery – A treatment option for chronic migraine

Do you suffer from chronic migraines? For many, migraines affect work, family life, and quality of life. But there are several treatment options to evaluate, including migraine surgery for selected patients.

Read more here: https://eliteclinic.se/migrankirurgi

Patient with severe migraine and headache evaluating different treatment options for chronic migraine.

Migraines can cause severe headaches, sensitivity to light, and nausea. Learn more about different treatment options, including migraine surgery for selected patients.

Many people who live with migraines experience recurring headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and difficulty functioning in work, family life, and everyday life.

For some, medication provides good relief, while others continue to have problems despite various treatments. Therefore, it may be valuable to investigate what other treatment options are available.

Alternative treatments for migraines

The choice of treatment depends on the type of migraine, symptoms and individual circumstances. After a medical assessment, the following treatment options may be considered:
  • Drug treatment for migraine
  • Botulinum toxin treatment (Botox) for chronic migraine
  • Nerve blocks
  • Lifestyle changes and stress management
  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
  • Migraine surgery for selected patients
All patients are different, and treatment is always tailored to the individual's needs and medical history.

Migraine surgery – a possible treatment for chronic migraine

Research shows that migraines in some patients may be linked to irritation or pressure on specific nerves in the head and facial area. Migraine surgery aims to reduce this nerve impact by relieving pressure on the areas thought to trigger or aggravate migraine attacks.
For the right patient, migraine surgery can be a treatment option when other methods have not been effective. Before considering a surgical procedure, a thorough investigation and specialist assessment is always required.

Who is eligible for migraine surgery?

Migraine surgery may in some cases be an option for people who:
✔ Have a diagnosed migraine disease
✔ Suffer from long-term or recurring migraine attacks
✔ Not achieved sufficient improvement with previous treatments
✔ Has identifiable trigger points or nerve areas that are linked to migraine symptoms
An individual specialist assessment is always necessary to determine whether surgical treatment is appropriate.

Book a consultation for migraine surgery assessment

Would you like to know if migraine surgery or other treatment options may be appropriate for you? During a consultation, we will review your migraine history, previous treatments, and your current symptoms to assess what next steps may be appropriate.

Offer during International Migrants Day

To mark International Migrant Day, we offer during week 38:
50% discount on migraine surgery assessment consultation with Dr. Reza Tabrisi.
Take the opportunity to get a specialist assessment and find out what treatment options are available for your particular migraine.

Diagnosis for migraine often takes several years

Migraine diagnosis takes time

Migraine diagnosis often takes several years

Migraine affects over a million people in Sweden and is one of our major public health problems – in fact, more common than both asthma and diabetes. Many people suffer from chronic migraines and it can be difficult to find the right help. TV4 Nyheterna is highlighting migraines in a series of news reports because it has been shown that it takes an average of over 5 years to establish the correct diagnosis for migraines in Sweden.

These news items are based, among other things, on a survey called "Living with migraine in Sweden" which was published in December 2024. It was conducted by the research company Verian (formerly Kantar Public) on behalf of Pfizer.

The fact that it takes so long to get the right help is of course incredibly frustrating for those affected, especially since migraine is classified as one of the most difficult diseases to live with.

Here are the key figures and conclusions from the migraine report:

  • Long waiting time: For those who do receive a diagnosis, it takes an average of 5,6 years from the time they start experiencing symptoms until the healthcare system confirms the diagnosis.

  • Large hidden number: Almost half ( 49 percent ) of the more than 1,300 people surveyed who felt they had migraines lacked a formal diagnosis.

  • Consequences: The report highlights that the lack of diagnosis means that many people go without proper treatment. This leads to great suffering, a lower quality of life and a risk of migraines worsening and becoming chronic over time.

  • Lack of knowledge: The Swedish Headache Association, which commented on the study, pointed out that there are large regional differences in Sweden and often a lack of knowledge about the disease within primary care.

Migraine surgery – a modern treatment method

On Elite Clinic We are the first clinic in Sweden to offer migraine surgery for patients with chronic migraine who do not respond to standard medications or injection treatment.

👉🏼 Read more about migraine surgery

👉🏼 Watch the feature about migraines and the long time to diagnosis on TV4

 

More news articles about migraine care in Sweden:

https://www.tv4play.se/klipp/6530dc91b5dc344a571a/video-stora-skillnader-inom-migranvarden-i-landet

https://www.tv4play.se/klipp/e25d4a22cf5d3f633539/video-manga-far-inte-ratt-hjalp-med-migran-kostar-samhallet-kanner-sig-vardelos