In some cases, hospitalization for your chronic headaches/migraines may be necessary. If an inpatient stay is deemed appropriate, your hospitalization will likely range from four to six days or longer depending on your progress. Admission to the hospital may occur on the same day as your initial visit, however, can occur at any time during your treatment at the Institute.
Criteria for Inpatient Admission
The program’s Medical Director, Dr. Almsaddi, will evaluate you as a candidate for the inpatient unit based on the following admission criteria:
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Dependence on and/or excessive use of medication, that if abruptly stopped could precipitate withdrawal symptoms.
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Persistent pain which has been unresponsive to outpatient treatment, and requires injectable medication to break the “headache cycle.”
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Pain associated with persistent nausea and vomiting causing dehydration
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Severe pain associated with the likelihood of other medical diseases or emotional illness
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Acute headache pain with additional symptoms suggestive of a stroke or other serious neurological event
Inpatient Program
The Inpatient Program of the St. John Health Chronic Headache and Migraine Institute provides:
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24 hour on-going care and monitoring of the patient
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acute pain management
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detoxification from addictive analgesic overuse
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comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address pain management
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self help strategies
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patient and family education
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plan for treatment after discharge
Location
St. John Health Chronic Headache and Migraine Institute
Oakland Professional Building
27483 Dequindre Road, Suite 306
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 967-7988
