We fully understand what you’re going through: Finally relieve your chronic migraines.
Chronic migraine is much more than recurring pain. It’s almost a daily suffering that impacts your work, social life, and overall well-being. Constant fatigue, irritability, isolation… These effects can wear you down physically and emotionally, and we understand how challenging it can be to manage.
At the Clinic La Migraine, we have dedicated over twenty years to treating patients with chronic migraines. We understand the triggers, underlying mechanisms, and the real impact on your quality of life. Our mission is to offer you sustainable and personalized solutions to help you regain control of your daily life.
>Tangible Solutions, Proven Results
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Reduction of over 70% in the intensity, frequency, or duration of episodes in the greater majority of our patients.
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Personalized approaches tailored to your history and lifestyle.
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Over 20 years of proven expertise in treating chronic, hormonal, vestibular migraines, and more.
>A team that understands and supports you.
- Attentive listening to your unique situation and needs.
- Treatment plans tailored to your progress, continuously reviewed for optimal effectiveness.
- Compassionate care with Dr. Daniel Lachance, chiropractor, to help you take control of your life again.
>Do not let your migraines dictate your day
You deserve to regain serenity and freedom. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discover how our methods can alleviate your migraines… or even make them disappear.
Contact us now or call 450-689-1223.
Life is too short to spend it in pain. Don’t wait any longer: you have the right to live fully.
Navigating Through Chronic Migraines
The Frequency in Question
We treat many individuals suffering from chronic migraines. They are not simply a matter of days on the calendar, but rather a regular immersion into a world of pain and symptoms. However, generally, to have chronic migraines, a person must experience a crisis at least 15 times per month, while fewer than 15 times is considered episodic migraines. Additionally, about 2.5% of episodic migraines transition into chronic migraines; 8% of all migraine types consist of chronic migraines.
These migraines can last for several days in a row – it is common among our patients for a migraine to persist for 3 days before they begin their treatments at the Clinic La Migraine.
The Symptoms
Migraines are not limited to a simple headache; several symptoms and pains accompany migraines. Common symptoms include throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia), tingling sensations, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
How to differentiate headaches from migraines?
To be considered a migraine, according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), it must:
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• Have a duration of 4-72 hours
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• Present two of the following characteristics:
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o Unilateral pain
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o Throbbing sensation
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o Moderate to severe pain intensity
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o Aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity (e.g., walking or climbing stairs).
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• During the attack, exhibits 1 of the following characteristics:
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o Nausea or vomiting
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Photophobia ou phonophobia
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• Experience at least 5 attacks meeting the above criteria.
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• Have no better description for another diagnostic on ICHD-3 criteria
Living with Chronic Migraines
More than just a medical condition, chronic migraines redefine daily life. We explore the impact on work, relationships, and the moments of life that define normalcy. Approximately 75.6% of people who suffer from migraines have reported experiencing some level of anxiety or depression – 38% of them even report a minimum to moderate level (Amoozegar, 2022).
Furthermore, it not only affects the person with migraines but also the people around them. Our patients express the difficulty their families or partners experience during migraine attacks. It’s hard for them to understand the pain and disabling effects it can bring. Our patients also mention that it’s nearly impossible for them to plan activities because they don’t know if they’ll have a migraine; this makes their quality of life and professional life difficult.
Furthermore, a large population-based study (Schwedt, 2014) revealed that over a three-month period, 57% of individuals with chronic migraines missed at least five days of work or school, compared to 24% of those with episodic migraines. Additionally, 58% of individuals with chronic migraines and 18% with episodic migraines reported a reduction in productivity in household tasks for at least five days over the three months. Another study (Amoozegar, 2022) states that 15.7% are on sick leave for an average of 220 days. Furthermore, the estimated annual cost for someone suffering from chronic migraines can rise to $25,668.89 for medications, lost work, travel expenses, and appointment costs, etc.
All statistics on this page comes from the following sources:
Amoozegar, F., & co. The Burden of Illness of Migraine in Canada: New Insights on Humanistic and Economic Cost. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2022; 49: 249-262. doi:10.1017/cjn.2021.75.
Schwedt, T. J. Chronic Migraine. British Medical Journal. 2014; 348. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g1416
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