Migraines can be debilitating, leaving you in pain and unable to function daily. If you're suffering from chronic migraines, you must find the proper treatment to stop your migraines before they have lasting effects on your life. 

If it's been more than two years and you're still not seeing much improvement in your condition, it may be time to find a new doctor who can give you the kind of treatment that works best for you and your migraines. 

However, finding the right migraine doctor to treat your condition can be challenging and time-consuming, especially if you don't know where to look or what questions to ask. 

This article will help you find the best migraine doctor so you can reduce the number of migraines you experience and regain control of your life.

Here are some signs that it's time to move on and find a new migraine doctor:

1. You’ve tried various medications but nothing seem to work. 

If you’ve tried countless of medications...

If you have been suffering from chronic headaches and migraine without getting much relief, seeing a headache and migraine specialist can help you get a correct diagnosis and make sure you are receiving the proper treatment. 

A specialist will check your symptoms, look for the cause, and set up a detailed plan to treat your pain and improve your everyday life.

Of course, your regular doctor can help you a lot. But a specialist often has a deeper understanding of headaches and migraines and may have access to different treatments, such as Botox

It can take people with migraine many years before they see a migraine specialist, but you shouldn’t wait that long if you feel that your current treatment is not providing the relief that you or your doctor expected.  

A migraine specialist may perform additional tests such as brain scans and blood tests to ensure that your migraines and headaches are not caused by any life-threatening condition such as a tumor.

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Hey everyone! For those joining us from Melbourne like myself, then we are in lockdown number five! We’re used to this song already.

Just a couple of COVID reminders and lockdown reminders that can help you keep your headaches and migraines at bay during this lockdown.

Hello, I’m Dr Beth, osteopath here at Melbourne Headache Solutions.

Number one, first and foremost, you want to keep your body active and moving. During lockdowns, we tend to stay really still, really stagnant, and we don't move anywhere near as much as we normally would. Make sure that you're going outside and getting that regular walking. Get everything moving, get those muscles loose. Get those joints moving. It's going to help to decrease those headaches and migraines and help to keep them at bay. So fabulous.

Second, we want to make sure that the neck itself is moving. We're spending a lot more time with screen time, sitting, watching TV, reading books, in front of computers, those sorts of things....

Hey, I need you to listen to this and I need you to tell everyone. Shout it from the rooftops.

You a special and unique and so are your migraines. And you need to be treated as such and your migraines need to be treated as such.

Hi, I'm Dr Beth, osteopath here in Melbourne Headache Solutions.

I get asked quite frequently “why is it that I get dizziness?” “why is it that I am getting like pressure in my head?”, “why is it that I get nausea?”, and “why am I vomiting?”

Basically, you are unique. You are special, your brain interprets things differently. Some people will get nausea as their predominant symptom, as well as their head pain. Other people will get vomiting. Other people will get really intense light sensitivity, whereas other people will just have pounding head pain that won't go away. Other people will have a hemiplegic migraine and other people will get a vestibular migraine. In terms of why you get one versus the...

A comment that a patient recently received, “Oh, you were fine yesterday, so why do you have a migraine today?” highlights the lack of awareness and understanding of how migraines actually work.

Migraines are not like colds and cannot be predicted easily. You can be perfectly fine one minute and then suddenly hit with a migraine attack the next minute. It is not uncommon for people with migraines to have sudden, intense pain, intense nausea, an aura, and vomiting. The previous minute or day has no relation to when a migraine attack might hit, making it unpredictable.

However, some people do have an indication as to when their migraine attacks might occur. Triggers such as alcohol, certain foods, lack of sleep, or activities can increase the likelihood of a migraine attack. But for some people, migraines can hit randomly, making them a surprise attack.

Migraines are known as a silent or invisible illness. People with migraines may look perfectly fine on the...

When you are experiencing a headache or migraine it can make it difficult to participate in social events, family gatherings, and other activities. Everything from bright lights and noisy sounds to simply being around people can be a trigger. During these times, it's common to feel guilty about missing out and not spending time with loved ones.

However, there are ways to approach headaches and migraines differently so you don't have to miss out on time with loved ones. Dr Beth (osteopath) shares with us some insights on the topic during Headache and Migraine Awareness Month.

When I suffered from headaches, I found it challenging to go out to social events like pubs, clubs, and restaurants. Even simple daily activities like getting out of bed and getting dressed were difficult. I wanted to be able to attend social events and spend time with my family and friends, but often the pain was just too much.

I spoke with others who also felt like they were missing out due to their...

We get asked all the time about pillows in the clinic.

“Which is the best one?”

“What's the right one for me?”

Pillows are so important when it comes time for your neck health and to headache and migraine attacks. So today, I'm sharing with you one of my favourite pillows that hopefully will help you improve your neck health and decrease your headache and migraine attacks.

Hi, I'm Dr Beth, osteopath here at Melbourne Headache Solutions.

If you have watched my previous video, then you would know how your pillow can contribute to your headaches and migraines.

When you're a side sleeper, you often need a slightly taller pillow because you need to fill the gap between your neck so that your head isn't dipping down. You need to support your head appropriately. You also don't want too tall of a pillow or else your head will be pushed up. Since we spend between seven to nine hours on average, sleeping, the position that we're sleeping in is very important....

Today we're talking about immunity, cold headaches, and how they all interrelate together. If you're wondering about a headache from common cold issues or the likelihood of headache common cold experiences, stay tuned.

Hi, I'm Dr. Beth, osteopath here at Melbourne Headache Solutions. I am coming to you now from my living room because I have a chest infection at the moment, which has been particularly annoying, prolonged, and relatively severe. I've been spending the last week on my couch and in bed, not really doing very much, not being able to move very much or else, it sets off a coughing attack. I've had to lie down for most of the time which means lots of fluids and lots of rest.

Since a lot of people in Australia, particularly Victoria, and other places in the world, have been isolating from one another, wearing masks, using a lot of hand sanitizers, and just staying away from each other, there's been a decrease incident of colds and flus, which has been really nice if you've...

Our new book, Solving the Migraine Puzzle - A Comprehensive Guide to Migraine Relief  is now available! You can now purchase it through our website.

Dr. Damian and Dr. Beth, both osteopaths at Melbourne Headache Solutions, have written a book to help individuals suffering from chronic headaches and migraines. They believe that many headache and migraine sufferers are mismanaged, misdiagnosed, and left suffering for too long, and their goal is to impart their knowledge to as many people as possible to help find a better solution.

The book covers the underlying causes and contributors of migraines, what could be contributing to an individual's specific migraines, and what steps can be taken to improve the condition. It is written in a way that is easy to understand and helps take the mystery out of migraines.

If you or someone you know is suffering from migraines, start reading your copy of the book today. The authors hope that it can help decrease the pain and uncover the...