Migraine Treatment Doctor in Shoreline WA

At Family Health Care, we understand that migraines are more than just headaches—they can significantly impact your daily life and well-being. Migraines are a type of headache disorder characterized by recurrent, often intense headaches that may be accompanied by symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and visual disturbances. Our team is committed to helping you and your family identify, manage, and prevent migraine episodes with compassionate, comprehensive care.

Common Causes and Triggers: 

Migraines often result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Changes in brain chemicals, especially serotonin, can also play a role in triggering migraine attacks.

Environmental factors—such as exposure to bright or flickering lights, strong odors, or loud noises—can precipitate migraines in some individuals. Hormonal changes are another common cause, particularly among women. Many women notice migraine patterns related to their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause, due to shifts in estrogen levels.

Lifestyle factors are equally important. Stress, changes in sleep patterns, certain foods and beverages (like aged cheeses, processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol), and even skipping meals can all contribute to migraine onset.

Personalized Migraine Management at Family Health Care:

If you or a family member suffers from migraines, our providers can help you take control. We recommend keeping a detailed headache diary to track the timing, intensity, and potential triggers of each episode. Bringing this information to your appointments enables us to better understand your unique situation and tailor a management plan that fits your needs.

As part of your care, we will take a thorough medical history, discuss possible lifestyle modifications, and, if necessary, conduct neurological assessments or recommend imaging studies to rule out other causes. Our goal is to work with you to recognize and avoid known migraine triggers and provide appropriate medical treatment—including prescription or over-the-counter medications if needed.

Dr. Dinh Tran provides comprehensive, patient-centered evaluation and diagnosis of migraine conditions for patients of all ages. As a family medicine provider, Dr. Tran recognizes that migraines can impact not only individuals, but also their families and daily life. He begins each assessment with a thorough review of the patient’s medical history, including headache frequency, duration, and severity, as well as possible triggers and associated symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light, and visual changes. Understanding family history is also a key part of the evaluation, as migraines and some neurological conditions can run in families.

During the physical exam, Dr. Tran carefully assesses neurological signs that might indicate other causes of headaches. He checks cognitive function, visual responses, and evaluates motor and sensory systems. When appropriate, he utilizes standardized headache questionnaires to better understand the patient’s experience and the impact on their quality of life.

As part of a family medicine approach, Dr. Tran considers how headaches may be influenced by lifestyle factors, stress, and other health conditions common in families. If there are warning signs—such as sudden, severe headaches or neurological changes—he may recommend additional diagnostic tests, such as MRI or CT scans, to ensure a thorough and accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Tran uses the latest diagnostic criteria from the International Headache Society to determine if the patient’s symptoms fit a migraine diagnosis. He then works collaboratively with the patient and their family to develop a personalized management plan. This may include lifestyle modifications, medication, and strategies to minimize migraine triggers, all tailored to fit the patient’s everyday life and family needs.

At Family Health Care, we recognize that lifestyle habits and preventive care play a key role in managing migraines. Our team helps patients build consistent routines—such as maintaining regular sleep schedules, eating balanced meals, and exercising regularly—to stabilize the body and minimize triggers.

Stress management is another essential part of migraine prevention. Practices like mindfulness, yoga, and deep-breathing exercises can reduce tension and help lower migraine frequency. Our providers assist in identifying personalized strategies that fit your daily life.

We also help patients track and avoid common triggers, including certain foods, caffeine, alcohol, and environmental factors like bright lights or odors. Keeping a migraine diary can reveal patterns and guide prevention plans.

At Family Health Care, our goal is to empower you with tools and knowledge to manage migraines effectively. Through lifestyle changes and ongoing support, we aim to reduce migraine frequency, enhance well-being, and improve daily quality of life.

Migraines are a common neurological condition that can greatly affect daily life. At Family Health Care, we’re dedicated to helping you manage and treat migraines effectively. Knowing when to seek medical care is essential for proper management.

When to Schedule an Appointment
Contact Family Health Care if your migraines are severe, last for several days, or interfere with daily activities despite usual treatments. You should also reach out if your headache pattern changes, becomes more frequent, or if your medications stop working. Our providers can reassess your symptoms and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care
Seek immediate help if you experience new neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulty, vision changes, confusion, or sudden severe headache pain. Headaches with fever, stiff neck, seizures, or those following head injury also require urgent evaluation.

Ongoing Management and Prevention
If you have migraines more than four days a month or rely heavily on pain medication, schedule a visit with our team. At Family Health Care, we’ll review your current treatment, identify triggers, and design a preventive plan to improve your quality of life and reduce migraine frequency.

At Family Health Care, Dr. Tran provides personalized migraine management tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, age, and medical history. He takes time to understand your specific triggers, symptoms, and daily habits through detailed evaluations and headache diaries.

With this information, Dr. Tran creates customized treatment plans that may include medication, nutrition adjustments, relaxation techniques, and behavioral strategies to improve overall wellness. He emphasizes education and open communication, helping patients and families recognize migraine patterns, identify early warning signs, and make lifestyle changes that support long-term relief.

Dr. Tran stays current with the latest migraine therapies, incorporating evidence-based medical and non-medical treatments. His compassionate approach focuses on reducing migraine frequency and enhancing quality of life. Whether managing migraines personally or supporting a loved one, you can trust Dr. Tran and the Family Health Care team for comprehensive, patient-centered care. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1507 NE 150th St, Suite A, Shoreline, WA 98155. We serve patients from Shoreline WA, Seattle WA, Edmonds WA, Woodinville WA, Bothell WA, Lynnwood WA, Kirkland WA, Bellevue WA, and surrounding areas.