Open AccessChronic migraine treatment: multidisciplinary approach. Case report
Author(s) -
В. А. Головачева,
А. А. Головачева,
V. А. Parfenov
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
terapevtičeskij arhiv
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.181
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2309-5342
pISSN - 0040-3660
DOI - 10.26442/00403660.2021.12.201247
Subject(s) - medicine , insomnia , migraine , anxiety , chronic migraine , panic disorder , psychiatry , cognitive behavioral therapy , panic , pharmacotherapy , cognition , clinical psychology , physical therapy
We described clinical case of chronic migraine and such comorbid disorders as insomnia and panic disorder. The influence of anxiety, insomnia, painkillers overuse on the chronicity of migraine has been shown. Multidisciplinary program was made for treatment of patient with chronic migraine, insomnia and panic disorder. Multidisciplinary program included education, detoxification therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy. Patient's mistaken ideas about disorders was changed by using of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Also techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy were needed for education of patient about effective skills to overcome pain, insomnia and anxiety. The transformation of migraine from chronic to episodic, improved sleep, improved emotional state and functional activity were noted after 3 months of treatment. Follow-up of the patient for 12 months showed long lasting positive effect of treatment for chronic migraine, insomnia and panic disorder.