Bothered by Migraines? Consider Infusion Therapy

Almost 40 million Americans suffer from migraines, the third most common illness in the world. Migraines can affect people of any age, causing debilitating symptoms that can take a significant toll on daily tasks and overall quality of life. 

At Boost Hydro, our team understands the effects migraines can have on our patients’ lives and well-being. Our migraine relief infusion therapy is custom-designed to focus on reducing symptoms by targeting the underlying triggers associated with migraines. Here's how infusion therapy could help you.

Migraines 101

Researchers and clinicians are still learning why migraines happen, and while it’s known that some common factors can trigger them, migraines can affect people in different ways. There’s a potential link between migraines and abnormal nerve activity in specific areas or pathways in the brain, activity that may amplify pain signaling and lead to migraine symptoms.

Most migraines cause intense, throbbing pain, but they can also cause symptoms such as:

• Visual disturbances like tunnel vision
• Nausea
• Increased sensitivity to light, sound, and smells
• Mood changes, including heightened irritability
• Muscle aches and pains

These symptoms can happen days before the migraine itself, serving as an early warning system that a headache is on the way — or they can occur on their own, even without a headache.

Migraines are frequently associated with a trigger event, such as:

• Lack of sleep
• Dehydration
• Too much caffeine
• Too much alcohol
• Weather changes
• Stress
• Hormonal changes
• Exposure to certain smells or bright lights
• Nutritional deficiencies

Migraines also run in families, indicating a possible genetic link. In fact, people who have a family member with migraines are three times as likely to have migraines themselves compared to people without that family history.

Infusion therapy basics

IV therapy administers fluids and nutrients to your bloodstream intravenously, into a vein in your arm. While many people associate IVs with hospital care, IV therapy has many other uses, including outpatient treatments to promote optimal health and wellness.

During your infusion session, you recline and relax while the fluids go directly to your bloodstream. After treatment, you can get right back to your regular routine without worrying about downtime.

Infusion therapy and migraines

For migraine treatment specifically, infusion therapy focuses on relieving symptoms and subduing the triggers that can cause migraines. The fluids provide hydration, nutrients, electrolytes, and other compounds designed to support optimal wellness. 

Our migraine infusion promotes circulation and supports normal nerve activity for immediate relief of symptoms. Your therapy solution is customizable and may include vitamin B2 and magnesium, two nutrients that are frequently lacking in people who suffer from migraines.

Best of all, because infusion therapy delivers nutrients and fluids directly into your bloodstream, you can reap the benefits more quickly and avoid the feelings of nausea that often accompany oral medications for migraine treatment that must pass through your digestive system for absorption.

Find relief for your migraines

Infusion therapy can be used on its own or to complement other treatments and therapies, including migraine medication. 

To learn more about infusion therapy and how it can help you manage your migraines more effectively, request an appointment online or over the phone today with the team at Boost Hydro in Brownsville and Downtown Brooklyn, New York.