Migraine Treatment Program
偏头痛治疗方案
Duration
1-2 weeks initial program
Recovery
Progressive improvement over 4-12 weeks
Savings
~75% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
China's neurology centers offer comprehensive migraine treatment programs that uniquely integrate Western preventive medicine with traditional Chinese medicine approaches. Treatment combines the latest CGRP inhibitor therapies, Botox injections, and neuromodulation devices with acupuncture protocols proven effective in clinical trials. WHO-recognized TCM headache treatments complement modern neurology, offering patients a multimodal approach unavailable in most Western countries.
Neurological Assessment & Diagnosis
Comprehensive headache history, neurological examination, MRI/MRA to rule out secondary causes, and headache diary analysis. Migraine subtype classification guides treatment selection.
Duration: 2-3 hoursAcute & Preventive Medication Optimization
Personalized medication plan including CGRP monoclonal antibodies (if indicated), triptans, and preventive medications. Botox injections for chronic migraine (31 injection sites) may be administered.
Duration: 1-2 hoursTCM & Acupuncture Protocol
Evidence-based acupuncture protocol targeting specific migraine-related acupoints. Herbal medicine formulas address underlying patterns (liver qi stagnation, blood stasis) identified through TCM diagnosis.
Duration: 45 minutes per session, 8-12 sessionsLifestyle Program & Neuromodulation
Biofeedback training, dietary trigger identification, sleep optimization, and external trigeminal nerve stimulation (e-TNS) device fitting. Long-term management plan with telemedicine follow-up options.
Duration: 1-2 hours- Unique East-West integrative approach with proven clinical evidence
- Access to CGRP inhibitors and neuromodulation at lower cost
- Acupuncture for migraine endorsed by WHO and Cochrane reviews
- Comprehensive program addresses root causes, not just symptoms
- CGRP inhibitors may cause constipation or injection site reactions
- Acupuncture effects may take multiple sessions to manifest
- Medication overuse headache risk with improper acute treatment
- Language barriers in communicating complex symptom patterns
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.