You don’t need to miss out from work or school when recurring headache pain strikes. Our neurology specialists are here to help you find pain relief through effective treatments so you can enjoy your life.
When to Seek Care for Headaches
Your primary care doctor may refer you to one of our neurology specialists. A referral from your primary care provider is necessary prior to your first visit with us.
Occasional headaches are annoying, but can be treated with remedies at home. Physicians recommend seeing our specialists if your headaches are:
- Frequent - Moderate to severe pain, once a week or more
- Interfering with your work or family life – Miss activities due to symptoms
- Stopping you from trying new activities – Unable to get a job, start a new hobby, or go on vacation because of your headaches
- Experiencing a change in headache symptoms – have a headache history and noticing new symptoms or increased frequency
The first step to feeling better is setting an appointment with our neurology experts. They will take a holistic approach to consider factors contributing to your headache episodes, including other chronic and environmental conditions.
At Cape Fear Valley, you have access to our neurology team who will work with you to create a personalized plan so you can feel supported to manage your condition.
Types of Headaches
- Cluster Headaches
- Migraines
- Sinus Headaches
- Tension Headaches
Benefits of Headache Treatments
- Ease pain
- Long-term pain relief
- Reduce the number of headaches experienced
- Support to cope with symptoms
- Ability to return to enjoying your life