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Neurologist located in Marlton, NJ

Migraine Treatment Specialist

Migraines affect millions of people and can cause severe, debilitating headaches that last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours without proper treatment. At Marlton Neurology, Sudhir Aggarwal, MD, PhD specializes in diagnosing and treating migraines using the latest evidence-based therapies, including preventive medications, CGRP inhibitor injections, occipital nerve blocks, and Botox® treatment for chronic migraines.

Find Lasting Relief from Migraines.

Frequent migraines don’t have to control your life. At Marlton Neurology, we’re committed to helping you reduce migraine frequency, manage symptoms, and improve your quality of life with personalized neurological care.

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Migraine Q & A

Frequently asked questions about Migraine Treatment

A migraine is a neurological disorder that causes certain areas of the brain to become highly sensitive to specific triggers. While triggers vary from person to person, some of the most common include:

  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Dehydration
  • Caffeine
  • Strong odors
  • Bright or flashing lights
  • Skipping meals
  • Weather changes
  • Hormonal changes, including menstrual cycles
  • Certain foods and food additives

Some individuals may also find that too much or too little sleep, as well as intense physical activity, can trigger migraine attacks.

Migraines often progress through several stages, although not everyone experiences each phase.

Prodrome

One or two days before the headache begins, you may notice early warning signs such as:

  • Food cravings
  • Neck stiffness
  • Mood changes
  • Increased thirst
  • Fatigue
  • Frequent yawning
Aura

Approximately one-third of migraine sufferers experience an aura before or during their migraine. Aura symptoms usually begin about 30 minutes before the headache and commonly include:

  • Flashes of light
  • Blind spots
  • Zigzag or wavy lines
  • Tingling sensations
  • Muscle weakness or spasms
  • Difficulty speaking
Attack

During the migraine attack, intense throbbing pain typically develops on one or both sides of the head.

Common symptoms include:

  • Headache lasting 4–72 hours
  • Pain that worsens with movement
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, smells, and touch
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Vertigo
Postdrome

After the headache subsides, recovery symptoms may continue for up to 24 hours and may include:

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Continued sensitivity to light, sound, and odors

You don't have to live with recurring migraine pain. Dr. Aggarwal develops personalized treatment plans based on your symptoms, migraine frequency, and overall health.

Treatment options may include:

  • Acute medications to reduce migraine severity and duration
  • Preventive medications to decrease migraine frequency
  • CGRP inhibitor injections for migraine prevention
    Occipital nerve blocks for difficult-to-control migraines
  • Botox® injections for chronic migraine prevention

For patients experiencing chronic migraines, Botox® has been shown to significantly reduce the number of migraine days and improve quality of life by preventing future migraine attacks.

Dr. Aggarwal works closely with every patient to identify migraine triggers, recommend lifestyle modifications, and create a long-term treatment strategy focused on lasting relief.