What it is
With migraine on many days a month, when other preventive treatment has not helped enough, injections can mean fewer migraine days. The doctor gives small injections into muscles of the head and neck in a set pattern.
Migraine treatment with injections
Price on request
Preventive injections for chronic migraine, given by a doctor.
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About the treatment
At a glance
- Pain level
- Many small pricks that sting a little
- Downtime
- No downtime
Benefits
- Fewer migraine days for many
- Preventive treatment
- Followed up by a doctor
Expected results
Many get fewer and milder migraine days, but the effect varies from person to person.
Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
The treatment is repeated a few months apart, and the effect is assessed after a few treatments. The doctor decides with you whether to continue.
- The doctor goes through your migraine and earlier treatment.
- The doctor gives many small injections in the forehead, temples, back of the head and neck.
- You book the next treatment.
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
- Tenderness, a stiff neck or, rarely, a drooping eyelid that passes.
Many small pricks that sting a little.
No downtime.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
- The doctor assesses whether the treatment suits you. It prevents attacks and does not ease an attack in progress.
- Adults with migraine on many days each month.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- You with certain muscle or nerve diseases.
Call 113 for a sudden severe headache, paralysis, trouble speaking or trouble breathing.