Migraine status

Intravenous treatment for severe migraine

June 29, 2026

Some migraine sufferers occasionally end up going to an emergency room for intravenous treatments. During office hours, we try to accommodate such patients in our clinic. See my comments in the latest article in Migraine Again - one of the best online sources for information on migraines.The Migraine Cocktail: Where, When, and How to Get This Rescue Remedy, by Holly Gerring - https://www.migraineagain.com/migraine-cocktail/

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Alexander Mauskop, MD
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