Treatments we offer at Affidea neuraCare

Disease modifying means that the treatment works on the cause of a condition. Unlike treatments that focus on alleviating symptoms, disease modifying treatments aim to slow or alter the progression of the disease.

Disease modifying therapies are one of the main treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) . They help reduce inflammation caused by MS, which can decrease the frequency and intensity of your relapses, and help reduce their impact on you after they pass. There are several disease modifying drugs with different modes of actions, benefits, and side effects. Your neurologist and care team consider several factors when deciding on the drug with the best possible outcome for you, such as the type of MS you have and how active it is. Discover disease modifying drugs and our approach to treatment.

The main treatment for epilepsy is medication to help control seizure. They’re also called anti-seizure medication or anti-epileptic drugs. There are several types of epilepsy medication. 

When your neurologist and treatment team are designing your treatment plan, they consider factors such as your age, the type of seizures you have, and any other medicines you take. This is to make sure they choose the epilepsy medication best suited for you. Learn more about epilepsy including types of seizures, treatment options beyond anti-seizure medication, such as neurosurgery and occupational therapy, and our approach to epilepsy care.

Neurological Botox for migraines typically involves 31 injections with a very fine needle to the face, head, neck, and shoulders. It may cause small changes to expression lines in your forehead or drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow. 

These should be temporary and pass within two weeks. Discover Botox as a treatment for migraines including what to expect and how to book an appointment.

Some people take vitamins and supplements to help manage their migraines . It’s important to ask your neurologist for advice before taking supplements. They can help you choose which supplements and dose are best for you. You should always follow your neurologist’s guidance regarding your migraine medication. Common supplements include: 

Vitamin B2 (also called riboflavin) can help reduce the frequency and intensity of your migraines 

 Magnesium may help increase the effectiveness of certain migraine medications 

Co-enzyme Q10 may help reduce the frequency, intensity, and length of your migraines Discover our infusion therapy treatments for migraine and other conditions, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's.

Dementia medication can help manage symptoms or slow its progression, but it’s not suitable for everybody. Your neurologist considers the type of dementia you have before prescribing you medication as not all forms of dementia respond well to medication. If dementia medication is not right for you, there are alternatives that can help. 

Your neurologist may suggest other treatments to help with your symptoms or to treat other underlying health problems affecting your dementia. Learn more about the different types of dementia , the treatment options available, and how we can support you.

You should be able to go home after your Botox appointment is complete. It’s important to give your body time to absorb the drug, and to avoid infection. In the first 24 hours after your appointment, you may need to avoid:

• Touching the treatment sites
• Washing your hair
• Applying makeup or skincare
• Physical activity such as sports, jogging, or the gym
• Hot baths, steam rooms, or spas, and sunbeds 

Your neurologist and care team will carefully explain what to expect over the next few days, and how to look after your treatment sites. Learn more about Botox , including how it can help migraines, what to expect, and how to book an appointment.