Do You Suffer From Migraines
In Rock Hill SC?
“If you suffer from headaches or migraines you’re not alone. Nearly 45 million Americans deal with this issue each year, and the numbers continue to rise. At Carolina Integrated Medical Solutions we have had the opportunity to help thousands of patients with this condition because of our multidisciplinary approach. We offer some of the most advanced, non-invasive, natural techniques to help our patients overcome this frustrating and debilitating problem. You deserve to have a team of professionals helping you find the root cause of your condition.”
Symptoms of Headaches and Migraines
- Pain on one side of your head
- Pulsating or throbbing pain
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
Are Headaches Normal?
One of the common misconceptions about headaches is that they are a normal part of life. So many people have them that they begin to think that because they are so common they must be normal. We meet hundreds of patients that have fallen into this trap, suffering with a problem that could be solved. Headaches and migraines are not a normal part of life, and you deserve to have a dedicated team working to help you overcome them.
What about Medication?
The majority of people that suffer with headaches or migraines use medication to help make their symptoms bearable, but in this day and age there must be more that we can do. The reality is that medication is not designed to correct the cause of your headaches, it’s designed to help you with your symptoms. If you want long term relief you have to work with a healthcare provider that will help you get to the source of the problem. Our team at Carolina Integrated Medical Solutions in Rock Hill was designed help patients that want long term relief.
Are You a Candidate for Treatment?
If you have headaches or migraines then chances are very good that you are a candidate for treatment in our clinic. Your initial consultation is a great time for you to work with our team to see if our treatment options are right for you. If you are struggling with headaches right now, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of one of our appointment slots that we have opened this week.
Is a Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Right for Me?
If you suffer from facial pain, headaches (including migraines), or even trigeminal neuralgia that has failed to resolve with medications and other conservative therapies, this treatment may be an option for you. A sphenopalatine ganglion block should be performed under the strict supervision of a board-certified pain management specialist.
There are three possible approaches your physician can utilize to perform a sphenopalatine block:
- Intranasal
- Infrazygomatic
- Transoral
The intranasal approach is the simplest and most common - however this takes much longer and can cause a great deal of discomfort. The location of the ganglion in relation to the middle turbinate as well as the lateral nasal mucosa allows absorption of local anesthetic from a cotton-tipped applicator inserted into the nare.
This technique is performed by having you lie down your back with your head extended backward slightly. At this point your physician will inspect your nasal airway for any obstructions (septal deviation, large polyps, etc). Next, a small of amount lidocaine will be introduced to your nose, at which point you will be asked to quickly inhale - this will allow the anesthetic to be drawn upward in the posterior nasal pharynx. The nasal passage will now be lubricated and anesthetized to make the procedure more comfortable.
Once the nasal passage is numb, your physician will introduce a sterile cotton-tipped applicator soaked in anesthetic into the nare and slowly advance it into the nose. Typically, 2% to 4% lidocaine or 0.25% to 0.5% bupivacaine are used for this technique. The applicator is advanced in a line parallel to the zygoma, with the tip angled laterally, along the superior border of the middle turbinate until it reaches the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. At this point, a second applicator may be inserted into the nare using the same technique, except advanced approximately 0.5 to 1.0 cm deeper and superior to the first. The applicator is usually left in place for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Signs of a successful block of the sphenopalatine ganglion include tearing and nasal congestion. If the sphenopalatine ganglion is a pain generator or transmitter, pain relief should begin quickly. If after 20 to 30 minutes there are no signs of a block, or the patient has not received any pain relief, additional local anesthetic may be needed and can be trickling down the shaft of the applicator.
The infrazygomatic approach is much less common due to the amount of technical proficiency required to perform it, as well as the need for x-ray imaging for guidance. However, this approach is advantageous as the anesthetic is delivered directly onto the ganglion through a needle with more accuracy due to the use of x-ray. Also, the time needed to complete this approach is considerably less than that needed for the intranasal.
Before the procedure begins, the medical staff will start an IV and provide some light sedation for your comfort. You will be placed in the supine position with a pillow under your head. Your physician will sterilize your face on the appropriate side and then numb the skin with local anesthetic to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the entire procedure. The pterygopalatine fossa (appearing as a "V" or an "inverted vase") is identified using fluoroscopy - a real time X-ray device that will allow your physician to visualize the needle the entire way up the skull and make sure it is properly placed inside the pterygopalatine fossa. Afterward, a thin needle is introduced into the fossa until it reaches the sphenopalatine ganglion.
Once the needle is properly positioned, a small amount of anesthetic is injected into the fossa. When the injection is complete, a small bandage covers the injection site. Signs of a successful block of the sphenopalatine ganglion include tearing and nasal congestion. If the sphenopalatine ganglion is a pain generator or transmitter, pain relief should be profound and begin quickly.
With either approach, your physician will monitor your pain and vital signs (pulse, blood pressure) during and after the procedure.
In cases where you have a good response the block, but the relief is temporary, performing a neurolysis or radiofrequency ablation of the sphenopalatine ganglion may be considered for longer duration of pain and symptom relief.
The intranasal approach typical requires 30-40 minutes to complete; the infrazygomatic approach can take little as a third of that (10-15 minutes).
Contact the SkyLimit Integrated Wellness to set up an initial evaluation to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.
Why Choose Carolina Integrated Medical Solutions?
Carolina Integrated Medical Solutions offers some of the most advanced non-surgical procedures available today. Our healthcare team is made up of doctors and healthcare professionals from different disciplines, which allows us to offer our patients a wide array of treatment options. Our team will establish an accurate diagnosis, and work with you to design a treatment plan that fits your individual needs.
On your first visit to our office our doctors will sit down with you one on one to evaluate your case. This will give you a chance to see the dedication we have to finding the true cause of your condition. We expect to provide each of our patients with the highest level of healthcare.
Our Integrative Difference
- Specialists in Physical Medicine
- Latest FDA Cleared Treatments
- Integrated Healthcare Team
Our combined experience and our integrated treatment options make Carolina Integrated Medical Solutions an excellent choice when it comes to headaches and migraines.
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