Overview:
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a migraine treatment for patients in their teens, ages 12-to-17 years old, according to the National Pain Report.
- This treatment, which is a combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium, was approved for adults (18+) in 2008.
- The pain management specialists at Tulsa Pain Consultants discuss the recent approval of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium for teens with chronic migraine.
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is a common condition in children with about 10% of school-aged kids suffering from them in the U.S. Additionally, 50% of migraine sufferers have reported their first migraine attack occurs before the age of 12. With that, it is imperative that parents of children with chronic migraine seek treatment to mitigate some of the uncomfortable symptoms that often accompany the condition.
Migraine, for those unfamiliar with the condition, is a neurological disease that often causes intense, debilitating head pain in addition to symptoms such as nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, mood swings, and sensitivity to touch, sound, light, smell, and taste. Children with migraine may develop anxiety, depression, concentration issues, fatigue, insomnia, and other physical and behavioral health problems.
In regards to the news from the FDA, a migraine treatment that was approved for adults in 2008 has now been approved for pediatric patients ages 12-to-17 years old. The treatment, which is a combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium, is believed to work by narrowing blood vessels in the brain and reducing hormones that cause inflammation. Patients interested in knowing more about this treatment option for chronic migraine should call a Tulsa Pain Consultants location today to schedule an appointment with a pain management physician.
There, the physician will be able to evaluate the patient’s symptoms and determine a treatment regimen that is right for him or her. It’s important for patients to keep in mind migraines are often trigged by a number of factors such as flickering lights, intense smells, or increased stress. To learn more about possible triggers for adults and teens, visit The Migraine Trust website.
If you suffer from debilitating migraine pain, suffer no more! Call Tulsa Pain Consultants today to discuss possible treatment options for your chronic migraine pain.
Tulsa Pain Consultants is a multi-location pain management practice in Oklahoma that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. We are dedicated to helping those who are suffering find the relief they deserve. Our team uses a balanced approach by incorporating minimally invasive, outpatient procedures, complementary and alternative medicine, and medication to help patients take control of their pain. Call 855-918-PAIN or click on our “Request An Appointment” tab to meet with one of our talented pain management specialists today!
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