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We're here to help you manage migraines and reclaim your life. Get personalized treatment, including prescription medication – all from the comfort of your home.

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Medications ship free to your door, if prescribed
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Expert migraine care when you need it

At Hello Alpha, you will receive expert diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for migraines. Our medical providers are board-certified and have specialized training women's health as well as in migraine and headache care.

If you're experiencing migraine symptoms, our providers can help you find relief. They will work with you to understand your symptoms and provide a prevention and treatment plan tailored to your needs.

How Hello Alpha works

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Sign up

Create a Hello Alpha account and select a membership plan.

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Start a visit online

Tell us about your symptoms so we can personalize your care.

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Get treatment

Your medications ship free to your door, if prescribed.

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Get ongoing care

Get 24/7 access to unlimited messaging with your provider.

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Understanding migraines

While there's no cure yet, understanding your symptoms and triggers, and finding the right treatment can help manage migraines and find relief.

What are common symptoms?
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Everyone's migraine experience is unique, but common symptoms include:

  • Moderate to severe headache pain
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light and sound
  • Stuffiness, runny nose, or teary eyes
  • Temporary aura symptoms (e.g. vision changes, numbness/tingling, speech problems)
  • Pre-headache symptoms such as increased yawning, mood changes, food cravings, and insomnia
  • Post-headache symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, comprehension difficulties, and other "migraine hangover" symptoms
What are common triggers?
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Understanding what sets off your migraines is a powerful step toward prevention. Common triggers include:

  • Stress and worry
  • Menstrual periods and birth control pills
  • Physical exertion, fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger
  • Head trauma, surgery, illness
  • Certain foods or drinks
What are migraine treatment options?
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Every person responds differently to medications. Working with our healthcare providers, you can find the approach that's right for your unique situation. Migraine treatments generally fall into two categories:

  • Preventative migraine treatment
  • Acute migraine treatment

Get preventative treatment

Reduce migraine frequency, severity, and distress with preventative migraine medications, such as:

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Antidepressants
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Get acute migraine treatment

Find long-lasting relief. Your Hello Alpha provider will discuss with you various migraine treatment options, such as:

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Triptans
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Gepants
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Ditans
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Antiemetics
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Strong pain relievers
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CGRP antagonists
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Women and migraines

Migraines affect women significantly more often than men, largely due to hormonal fluctuations. Many women find their migraines coincide with menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or perimenopause, as changing estrogen levels can influence pain pathways.

At Hello Alpha, we understand the unique challenges women face with migraines and how treatments may need to be adjusted throughout different life stages.

We consider the full picture of your health—treating not just symptoms but addressing the hormonal connections that make this condition particularly challenging for women.

Our providers understand your body's unique needs and can help you find relief that works with your natural rhythms, not against them.

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40 million Americans, and 1 in 5 women experience migraines [1]

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Migraines are 3-4 times more frequent in women than in men [2]
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Our approach to migraine care

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Comprehensive assessment

We take time to understand your unique migraine pattern, triggers, and impact on your life. No detail is too small when it comes to your health.

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Personalized treatment plans

Your migraines are as individual as you are. We work together to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and lifestyle—adjusting as needed until we find what works best.

Ongoing support

Living with migraines means having good days and challenging ones. We're here for all of them, providing guidance, medication adjustments, and encouragement whenever you need it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I have migraines or just bad headaches?
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Migraines typically involve moderate to severe pain, often on one side, and can come with nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, or visual disturbances. They tend to interfere with daily activities in ways that tension headaches usually don't. Hello Alpha providers can help determine what's causing your symptoms.

Can migraines be cured?
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While there's no cure for migraines yet, many people significantly reduce their frequency and severity with the right treatment plan. Our goal is to help you manage your migraines effectively so they impact your life as little as possible.

What should I expect during my Hello Alpha migraine visit?
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During your first online visit, we'll discuss your headache history, symptoms, triggers, and previous treatments. We'll ask about your overall health and how migraines affect your daily life. This helps us develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

How do I treat migraines?
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Migraine medications that help to reduce the intensity and frequency of the symptoms. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Excedrin, may be helpful in those who suffer from mild migraine symptoms. For those with severe migraines, over-the-counter treatments may not relieve their symptoms, and they may require prescription medication.

There are newer migraine medicines that are injected at home (like giving yourself an insulin shot), and are reserved for those who do not respond to traditional medications.

How does Hello Alpha provide migraine care?
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Hello Alpha offers comprehensive migraine care through a combination of approaches. Our providers use:

  • Proprietary Clinical Pathways: We've developed internal, evidence-based protocols to guide our providers in diagnosing and treating migraines.
  • Oakley Health's Migraine Training: Our providers benefit from specialized training provided by Oakley Health (https://www.oakleyhealth.co/). This training enhances their expertise in the latest migraine management strategies, ensuring our patients receive up-to-date and effective care.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: We understand that every migraine experience is unique. Our providers work with you to create personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and medical history.
  • Ongoing Support: We provide ongoing support and monitoring to help you manage your migraines effectively and improve your quality of life.
What is Oakley Health's migraine training, and why is it important?
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Oakley Health provides specialized educational resources and training for healthcare professionals in migraine management. This training covers the latest advancements in migraine research, diagnosis, and treatment. By incorporating this training, Hello Alpha providers are equipped with enhanced knowledge and skills that allows them to deliver the highest quality migraine care.

What types of migraine treatments are available through Hello Alpha?
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  • Preventative medications
  • Acute migraine medications
  • Neuromodulation devices
  • Lifestyle management strategies
  • Education and support

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