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Is Your Migraine Treatment Working?

You have a range of options to treat migraine, so it’s worth the effort to find the right fit.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on November 29, 2024

People who live with migraine today have many treatment options, but how do you know if your treatment is working? A treatment plan may include both a medication to treat the headache itself and/or a preventative medication by mouth or injection with a goal to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. In this video, learn ways to tell if your migraine treatment is a good fit for you, according to Sylvia Mohen, MD, Neurologist in New York City.

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  • Sylvia Mohen, MDSylvia Mohen, MD, is a Neurologist at New York Neurology Associates, P.C.

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