Pregnant Women Migraine
Occipital Nerve Blocks
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of pregnant patients seeking help for migraines.
If you have migraines and become pregnant, there is a high likelihood that you will experience relief (a reduction or even cessation of headache attacks) during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy—this occurs in about 80% of patients. However, statistics show that in 4-8% of pregnant patients, migraines worsen, and in about 10%, migraines begin for the first time during pregnancy.
Expectant mothers understand the need to limit or completely stop taking many medications, leading them to seek alternative treatment methods.
Alternative Treatment Methods
Recently, I wrote about treating migraines in pregnant women using Cefaly—a device for external electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve branches. Today, we will discuss occipital nerve blocks.
In the second image, you can see the results of a clinical trial published in November 2023. Occipital nerve blocks can significantly improve the condition of pregnant women suffering from headaches.
The Essence of the Occipital Nerve Block Procedure
We offer and perform this procedure for our patients—expectant mothers. It involves safe and painless injections of a local anesthetic and a hormonal drug (glucocorticoid) into the occipital region of the head.
The Health of a Pregnant Woman is the Key to a Healthy Baby
Good health and a positive mood in a pregnant woman are key to a healthy delivery and the well-being of the future baby!
Contact us for a consultation—we will select the best methods to relieve your migraines.
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For about 8-9 years, I was looking for the cause of my headaches and was treated by various doctors. At the pain management center, SPRAVNO, Marina Vadimivna Biloshytska diagnosed me, prescribed treatment, and within two weeks, there was a positive result, for which I am very grateful to Marina Vadimivna.
I recommend it to everyone, a very good clinic.
The doctor listened carefully to my complaints, recommended which procedures to undergo and which medications to take, I enjoyed communicating with her, she explained everything in an accessible way about what needed to be done.
I have already been to see Dr. Biloshytska M.V. several times, and the doctor helped me get out of the critical condition I was in. Thank you very much for the help and treatment!
I recommend the SPRAVNO clinic and especially Dr. Biloshytska M.V. as a great specialist, as she helped me a lot.
For about 10 years, I have been suffering from migraines and tension headaches. The pain has become daily and unbearable over time. During the day, I could take 4-5 painkillers; some helped, some no longer did. I consulted various neurologists, who prescribed triptans and simply advised me to get pregnant, saying “the migraine might go away.”
I had already given up on the idea that someone could help me and was just relying on painkillers. Over time, I realized that it was impossible to live my whole life taking painkillers, as they were causing headaches too, and I started looking for a solution again.
I found the Spravno clinic, made an appointment for a consultation with Marina Vadymivna Biloshytska, and since then my life has been divided into before and after! I am happy to write this))
I have been undergoing treatment for half a year and have wonderful results; I haven’t taken painkillers for over a month now—this is already a small victory..!))
Marina Vadymivna is a fantastic professional, an excellent doctor, caring and attentive! In my years, I have rarely met such sincere and caring doctors; Marina Vadymivna is just like that.) She found an approach to my body, supported me through all stages of treatment, never left me with questions in my head, and selected a medication purely based on individual indicators..!
I am very grateful to the clinic; the administrator is always friendly and has connected me with the doctor whenever needed.
Marina Vadymivna Biloshytska is a neurologist whom I recommend from the bottom of my heart!
The visit went wonderfully. I am very grateful to the doctor for the excellent job done.
I want to express my immense gratitude to this clinic, especially to doctor Biloshytska M. V. Patients are treated here as unique individual cases, not just another conveyor belt patient, whose illness (and everything related to it) is not delved into. Attention to detail, masterful work (I go for botulinum toxin injections), and always a caring attitude. Of course, there is little joy when you have something that brought you to a pain medicine clinic, but it is pleasant to return here.
The doctor is very attentive and caring. She listened to all my complaints, thoroughly reviewed my tests and medical history. She provided detailed explanations and clear recommendations.
Very attentive and responsive doctor. She listened to me, clarified all the details, and explained everything clearly. I never felt uncomfortable during the appointment, only a sense of complete understanding and support. I definitely recommend!
The doctor handled my problem wonderfully! She immediately created an atmosphere of trust, answered all my questions, and explained what to expect from the treatment.
I wanted to write a small thank you) After my visit to you and the structuring of all the information, my migraines have become less frequent 😅 perhaps there is less anxiety now, because everything is clear and straightforward. Sometimes I had thoughts about brain cancer or the harm to my liver from stopmigraine 🙈 Thank you
Thank you for all the work you do, how you communicate it to patients, share knowledge and helpful information!!! It’s very pleasant to interact and simply see that there are such progressive people! Doctors! Who do not stand still, strive for knowledge and improvements! I want you to succeed and have no obstacles🤩
