Minimizing Migraines

Chronic headaches, migraines and neuralgias are a constant source of discomfort for people who suffer from them. Migraines are headaches characterized by symptoms including nausea, sensitivity to light, and vomiting, in addition to throbbing head pain. Chronic headaches and neuralgias also involve sharp pain in the head or neck area.

For people suffering from these issues, Ivica Ducic, MD, can provide relief. He offers peripheral nerve surgery for migraine sufferers at Inova Alexandria Hospital, which is highly successful in taking care of chronic headache, migraine and neuralgia problems.

“I have 12 years experience in peripheral nerve surgery with about 2,500 headache surgeries performed, which is as much as anyone in the country,” says Dr. Ducic. “There is about an 85 percent success rate with the procedure as well. Certainly there are patients who you can’t help despite everything, but most are successful.”

Many of Dr. Ducic’s patients have reached the point in their treatment with other doctors where they don’t think anything can be done. If you are in this situation, surgery could be the answer. However, Dr. Ducic encourages patients to see a specialist before pursuing surgery.

“Not every patient with a headache has migraines and not every migraine patient has headaches,” says Dr. Ducic. “Patients should be examined by a proper headache medical specialist before they seek out surgery.”

Visit Dr. Ducic’s website at www.drducicplasticsurgery.com