Headaches · Posted · Updated · By the Elevate team
An IV for headaches, at home in Williamson
The short answer For headaches and migraines our nurses recommend the Migraine Melt, $200: Toradol, Benadryl, Zofran, B Complex, Magnesium. A registered nurse brings it to your home or office in Williamson, does a health check first and may advise against it.
When another pill isn't the answer
Reaching for a pain pill is the obvious move. But a pill has to go through your stomach, and when a migraine comes with nausea, swallowing one is the last thing you want to do.
There's another catch. Taking pain pills too often can bring on headaches of its own; doctors call them medication overuse headaches. If you're reaching for pills most days, talk to your doctor.
Why headaches come on
Not drinking enough is a common headache trigger, and so is stress. Some people's migraines follow the weather or allergy season, and migraines often come with nausea. Your nurse will ask what kind of headaches you get, because it changes what goes in the bag.
What's in the Migraine Melt
The drip our nurses recommend for migraine & headache has five ingredients in one bag of fluids:
Toradol
A prescription pain reliever (ketorolac), given after your nurse's assessment.
Benadryl
An antihistamine (diphenhydramine), given after your nurse's assessment.
Zofran
A prescription anti-nausea medicine (ondansetron), given after your nurse's assessment.
B Complex
The family of B vitamins, together.
Magnesium
An essential mineral.
Your nurse can add to it or swap things out after your health check. Any add-on from our menu goes in the same bag.
On our menu
$200
Toradol, Benadryl, Zofran, B Complex, Magnesium
At home, not across town
- No driving with a pounding head, and no bright waiting room.
- Your nurse comes to your home, office or hotel in Williamson.
- You rest, close your eyes or keep working while it runs.
- You pick the time. Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM.
A mobile IV is not emergency care. If a headache is sudden and severe, or the worst you've ever had, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
What to expect
Before
Book online, or call or text
During
Your nurse checks your vitals and starts a small IV, usually in your arm. You'll feel a small pinch, then the drip runs for about 30 to 45 minutes. Your nurse stays with you the whole time.
After
Most people go back to what they were doing. Keep drinking water, and listen to your body. Some people notice a small bruise where the IV went in. More in Understanding IV Infusion Side Effects.
Questions people ask
How quickly will my headache ease?
Everyone is different, so we can't promise a time. The drip itself runs for about 30 to 45 minutes.
How often can I book one?
There's no set schedule. Talk it over with your nurse. If you get headaches often, see your own doctor too.
Is it safe?
Our nurses follow strict protocols with sterile supplies. The Migraine Melt has prescription medicines in it, so tell your nurse about every medicine you take and anything you're allergic to. If you're pregnant, book only with your own doctor's OK.
Do you take insurance?
No insurance; HSA and FSA cards welcome. The Migraine Melt is $200.
Near Williamson
Our nurses come all over Williamson, and to the towns around it:
- Wharton
- Madison
- Van
- Barboursville
- Cabell County
- Huntington
- Hurricane
- Teays Valley
- South Charleston
- Kanawha Valley
Want a Migraine Melt at home in Williamson? Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, in Southern West Virginia, Morgantown, Wheeling and Pittsburgh.
