The Article
If you get migraines, you know the problem with pills: by the time the headache is bad enough that you need something, nausea can keep you from holding anything down. An IV skips the stomach entirely. That is the main reason clients book our Migraine and Pain Relief drip.
What Is in the Migraine Drip
The drip combines fluids and electrolytes with vitamins and three medications. A provider reviews your history before administering any of them.
- Magnesium: has muscle-relaxing properties and is commonly used in migraine relief protocols.
- Calcium: used for nerve function and muscle contraction.
- B12 and B-Complex: used by the body for normal nerve function, which may help with migraine-related fatigue.
- Vitamin C: an antioxidant often included to support recovery.
- Toradol: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used for pain relief.
- Zofran (ondansetron): commonly used for nausea and vomiting.
- Decadron (dexamethasone): a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation.
When a Migraine Will Not Let Up
- A migraine that has already lasted a day or more and has not responded to their usual medication.
- Nausea severe enough that oral medication is not an option.
- Dehydration on top of the headache, often after vomiting.
What to Know Before You Book
This drip contains prescription medications, so a provider reviews your health history, current medications and any allergies before starting. Tell us about kidney issues, stomach ulcers or blood thinners, since those affect whether Toradol is appropriate for you.
Results vary from person to person. This drip is for relief during an episode, not a preventive treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a neurologist if your migraines are frequent or worsening.