If you’ve spent years bouncing between walk-in clinics, emergency rooms, and IV hydration lounges every time a migraine flattens you — you already know the frustration: everyone can treat the symptom in the moment, but almost no one in Edmonton’s wellness space can actually diagnose the root cause and prescribe an ongoing plan.
That’s changed. CareMed Wellness Clinic now has Cheryl Brookman, Nurse Practitioner, who can order bloodwork, diagnose, and prescribe medication for migraine management — all in the same clinic where you can also access IV therapy for acute relief. It’s a level of care most Edmonton IV/wellness clinics simply don’t offer.
Why Most “Migraine Relief” in Edmonton Stops Short
Search “migraine treatment Edmonton” and you’ll find plenty of IV lounges offering a one-off hydration or anti-nausea drip when you’re mid-attack. That helps in the moment — but it doesn’t answer the real question: why do you keep getting migraines, and what can actually reduce their frequency?
Without a prescribing provider, most clinics can't:
- Order bloodwork to rule out hormonal, thyroid, or nutritional triggers
- Prescribe preventive medication (not just treat the attack after it starts)
- Adjust or manage medication over time as your pattern changes
- Coordinate a plan that includes both prevention and acute relief
What NP-Led Migraine Care at CareMed Looks Like
- 1. Comprehensive intake — We map your migraine pattern: frequency, triggers, aura, prior treatments tried, and impact on your life and work.
- 2. Bloodwork — Our NP can order labs to investigate underlying contributors — hormonal shifts, iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or vitamin deficiencies that are known migraine triggers.
- 3. Diagnosis & prescription — Based on your results and history, our NP can prescribe preventive and/or abortive medication directly — no waiting weeks for a referral to a neurologist.
- 4. Acute support when needed — For breakthrough migraines, our Migraine Relief IV infusion (hydration, anti-inflammatory, and nutrient support) is available on-site.
- 5. Ongoing management — Ongoing follow-up to adjust treatment as your migraines respond.
Neuromodulator Therapy for Chronic Migraine
For patients with chronic migraine who haven't found lasting relief through medication alone, Cheryl also offers neuromodulator injection therapy — a medical (not cosmetic) treatment used specifically to reduce the frequency and severity of chronic migraine attacks. This is assessed individually: Cheryl will review your migraine history, frequency, and prior treatments to determine whether you're an appropriate candidate before recommending this option as part of your broader treatment plan.
Common (and Often Missed) Migraine Triggers We Investigate
- Iron deficiency and anemia
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Hormonal fluctuations (perimenopause, menstrual cycle, birth control)
- Magnesium and B-vitamin deficiencies
- Dehydration and blood sugar swings
- Sleep disruption and stress
Many clients have lived with migraines for years without ever having these checked — because the walk-in clinic model doesn’t allow for it, and most IV therapy lounges aren’t staffed to diagnose anything.
Who This Is For
- Anyone with migraines that show up more than once a month
- People who’ve only ever been treated reactively (ER visits, walk-in clinics, over-the-counter medication)
- Anyone whose migraines are affecting work, parenting, or quality of life
- People who’ve tried preventive medication before but never had ongoing management or adjustment
You don't have to just "manage" migraines forever.
Book a migraine assessment with our Nurse Practitioner at CareMed Wellness Clinic, Edmonton.
587-200-8705 | infusion@caremedwellness.ca
