Migraines
Relief for headaches, dizziness, and pressure that may be more than sinus trouble.
We’re Here to Help
Migraines can do more than cause head pain. They may also lead to dizziness, vertigo, facial pressure, motion sensitivity, nausea, or a feeling of fullness in the ears. In some cases, headache is not even the main symptom.
Because these symptoms can overlap with sinus and inner-ear problems, many people assume they have sinus headaches or another ENT condition. At Central Texas Sinus & Allergy, our board-certified ENTs (otolaryngologists) help determine whether migraine may be the cause and guide you toward the right treatment.
Conditions We Treat
Migraines can affect the head, ears, and balance system in different ways. We commonly evaluate and help manage:
- Vestibular migraine — dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, or motion sensitivity related to migraine activity
- Migraine-related vertigo — spinning, rocking, or unsteady sensations with or without severe headache
- Chronic migraine — frequent migraine symptoms that disrupt daily life
- Migraine with aura — migraines associated with visual or sensory changes
- Sinus headache vs. migraine — facial pressure and “sinus headaches” that may actually be migraine-related
- Migraine-related ear pressure and sensitivity — ear fullness, sound sensitivity, or ear pain without another clear cause
How We Diagnose
Because migraines can mimic sinus and ear conditions, diagnosis starts with a careful review of your symptoms, triggers, and medical history.
Your evaluation may include:
- A detailed symptom history
- An exam of the ears, nose, and throat
- Hearing tests if inner-ear involvement is suspected
- Balance testing when dizziness or vertigo is present
- Imaging such as CT or MRI when needed to rule out other causes
Our goal is to understand the full picture and make sure your symptoms are being treated for the right reason.
Treatment Options
Treatment often combines symptom relief with trigger management. Many patients improve when care addresses both.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
- Trigger identification to better understand how sleep, stress, weather, diet, or motion may be contributing
- Migraine diary tracking to help connect symptoms with patterns
- Lifestyle adjustments such as steady sleep, hydration, regular meals, exercise, and stress management
- Diet and caffeine review to reduce avoidable triggers
- Medications to prevent migraines or reduce symptoms during an episode
- Vestibular rehabilitation to improve balance and reduce dizziness in selected patients
At Central Texas Sinus & Allergy, patient education and trigger awareness are often an important part of long-term migraine management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many people who think they have sinus headaches are actually experiencing migraine, especially when there are no signs of a true sinus infection.
Yes. Some people mainly notice dizziness, ear fullness, motion sensitivity, or sinus-like pressure rather than classic head pain.
Vestibular migraine is a form of migraine that affects the balance system and can cause vertigo, rocking, or imbalance.
ENTs can help when migraines overlap with dizziness, ear symptoms, sinus pressure, or other symptoms that may be mistaken for sinus or inner-ear problems.
Yes. For many patients, better sleep, hydration, stress management, and trigger awareness are an important part of treatment.
Find Relief From Migraine Symptoms
If recurring headaches, dizziness, sinus pressure, or ear-related symptoms are affecting your daily life, Central Texas Sinus & Allergy can help identify the cause and guide you toward lasting relief.
Schedule an appointment today.