Migraine Surgery Episodes
Carol’s Story: From 9 Months Bedridden to 4 Years Migraine Free
On a spring day in May 2019, out of the blue Carol got a headache above her eye that felt like a brain freeze. It was the first day of the worst nine months of her life, sending her to …
Tabatha’s Story: 15 Years of Daily Migraines Come To An End
Tabatha’s migraines started when she was 22. By the time she was 25, she woke up with a migraine every day of the week. She tried everything, from home remedies to family doctors, and five different neurologists. She avoided living …
Lauren’s Story: Migraines Gone After 20 Years Of Suffering
Lauren’s migraines started when she was just 10 years old. At 13, she was hit by a car while riding her bike, knocking out all of her front teeth and breaking her nose. Her migraines escalated throughout middle and high …
How Migraine Headache Surgery Works
Migraine surgery is an outpatient procedure, typically done under general anesthesia. Because there are many variations of migraine headaches, an in-person or virtual visit is required to confirm the surgery will be effective. At this visit, Dr....
Discovering the Surgical Treatment for Migraine Headaches
In 1999, when two brow lift patients two weeks apart mentioned to Dr. Guyuron that their migraine headaches had disappeared, it wasn’t just a coincidence. Intrigued, he reached out to over 300 of his past patients and found even more …
What Really Causes Migraine Headaches?
The causes of migraine headaches are different for everyone, and are often a genetic condition. Scientific studies prove that people who experience migraine headaches are missing the protective layer surrounding the nerves, called the myelin sheath....