Conditions we treat
Some of the most common types of migraines we treat
Episodic Tension type Headache
Most common headache, considered the standard headache.
Chronic Tension type Headache
Frequently occurring headaches, can be daily.
Episodic migraine
Most common, migraines with or without aura experienced infrequently.
Chronic Migraine
Migraines occurring at least 15 days per month, 3 months per year. Click here to learn more about chronic migraine.
Vestibular Migraine
Subtype of migraine with symptoms of vertigo.
Episodic cluster headache
Severe one sided headache cluster attacks occurring in during a 1-2 month period.
Chronic Cluster Headache
Severe one sided headache cluster attacks occurring almost constantly.
Primary Thunderclap Headache
High intensity headache of abrupt onset, associated with exertion.
Medication Overuse Headache
Headaches occurring 15 or more days per month in patients with headache as a consequence of taking acute headache medication 10 or more days per month. Click here to learn more about medication overuse.
Conditions we do not treat
Some of the headache causes or types of headaches we do not treat
Secondary Headache-Trauma
Headache caused by a traumatic injury to the head or neck
Secondary Headache-Pain
Head or face pain attributed to disorders of the cranium, face, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, teeth, mouth or neck
Click here to learn more about Sinus headache.
Secondary Headache-Vascular
Headache attributed to cranial or cervical vascular disorder (e.g., stroke, AVM)
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
(IIH)
Acute or Life Threatening Medical Presentations
Acute Headache
We aim to prevent headaches and provide an optimal plan for the “Acute Attack”. However, we do not manage severe pain.
Migraine Treatment
Once a diagnosis has been made, migraine treatment plans will often involve strategies to prevent the occurrence of migraines and to effectively abort an acute attack
Prevention
Some of the types of medication prescribed by our specialists to prevent migraine
Blood pressure Medication
Medication used to reduce blood pressure can also help to prevent migraine.
Anti-seizure medication
Medication to control seizures can also help to prevent migraine.
Anti-depressant medication
Certain types of anti-depressants can also help to prevent migraine.
Injection therapy - nerve blocking
A set of injections administered by the neurologist which may alleviate symptoms for around 12 weeks. Click here to learn more.
Injection therapy - pain blocking
A PBS-approved pain blocking injection self-administered monthly.
Infusion- pain blocking
A PBS-approved pain blocking treatment administered via infusion through Ramsay Healthcare
Click here to learn more about preventative therapies.
Acute
Some of the types of medication prescribed by our specialists to manage the symptoms of migraine
Analgesia
Over-the counter pain medication.
Anti-Inflammatories
Over-the counter medication used to treat inflammatory conditions, including pain and migraine.
Triptans
Specifically formulated for acute treatment of migraine.
High Flow Oxygen
Effective treatment for a severe and specific headache type.
Anti-Nausea
Medication that may be effective in managing both nausea and migraine.
Occipital Nerve Block
Click here to learn more about the occipital nerve block.
Click here to learn more about acute migraine treatment.
Lifestyle
Non-pharmacological strategies used to help reduce migraine
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes including stopping smoking, avoiding dietary triggers, reducing stress, exercising, and sleeping better have all been proven to improve migraines.
Numerous behavioural and complementary treatments have been trialled in migraine, with only a few such as relaxation training, cognitive-behavioural therapy and biofeed backshowing good evidence of benefit. While other complementary therapies may anecdotally help individuals, some of these are not harmless and should be undertaken with caution.
Click here to learn more about non-pharmacological migraine treatments.