Neurological Approaches to Managing Chiropractor-Related Migraines

Neurological Strategies for Alleviating Chiropractor-Related Migraines

Neurology focuses on the brain and its associated disorders, which include conditions affecting the nervous system such as the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Common neurological diseases include brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and strokes.

Treatments for neurological conditions often involve brain mapping, CyberKnife therapy, deep brain stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures. Migraines, a prevalent neurological issue, frequently occur due to stress, resulting in intense head pain. Symptoms include sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, and nausea.

Chiropractic care is often employed to address migraines related to neurological disorders. While effective, such treatments may cause side effects like headaches, fatigue, discomfort, pain, and stiffness. Various medications are also used for neurological conditions, including interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif), peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy), fingolimod (Gilenya), mitoxantrone (Novantrone), teriflunomide (Aubagio), and natalizumab (Tysabri).

Let’s explore these medications:

Teriflunomide (Aubagio)

This drug reduces immune system over-activation by lowering white blood cell levels, controlling inflammation in the nervous system. Side effects may include hair loss, diarrhea, skin burning, liver enzyme elevation, and respiratory issues.

Natalizumab (Tysabri)

Used to lower brain infection risks, natalizumab can prevent severe infections but may cause herpes, liver damage, allergic reactions, or immune suppression, which could lead to serious complications.

Gilenya (fingolimod)

This medication traps immune cells in lymph nodes, preventing them from attacking the nervous system. Risks include cardiac problems like heart failure, stroke, chest pain, and other serious heart conditions.