Study: Botox May Help Some Migraines

A treatment for wrinkles may also help prevent one type of migraine headache, a small study suggests. The treatment used was botulinum toxin type A (botox). The study looked at 18 people who had migraines and planned to have Botox injections for cosmetic reasons. Of this group, 10 had “imploding” or “ocular” migraines. People say this type of headache feels crushing or eye-popping. The other patients in the study had “exploding” migraines. This type of headache feels like a buildup of pressure in the head. Within three months after Botox treatment, all 10 people with imploding migraines improved. Their migraines were reduced from almost seven days each month to less than one day a month. Three of the eight people with exploding headaches also improved, but not as much. The study was in the journal Archives of Dermatology. HealthDay News wrote about it February 16.