19 Dec 2016
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Migraines More Than Just A ‘Headache’

Chronic Pain Conditions, ,
The distinction between a headache and a migraine can be hard to define. For those who have never been affected, the distinction between a headache and  migraines can be hard to define. Headaches affect the head, are caused by stress, exhaustion, et cetera, and are painful [1]. Migraines are a type of headache that display all the same factors but on a greater scale. For individuals who suffer from migraines, the difference in severity is very real. Migraines are painful headaches that typically center on one side of the head and are often accompanied by nausea and blurred vision [1].…
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30 Nov 2015
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Reduces Chronic Headaches

Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Therapies & Treatments, , ,
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an effective long-term treatment for managing chronic intractable headaches, suggests research published in Pain Physician. In this retrospective study, peripheral nerve stimulation reduced mean headache severity on the 11-point Numeric Rating Schedule (NRS) by nearly 50% within one-month post implantation. After 12 months, headache severity scores decreased by at least 50% in 87% (40 of 46) of the patients, with pain decreasing even more substantially the longer the device was in place. Pain intensity scores on the NRS had decreased by 68% as many as 98 months post-implantation. These findings were consistent with previous studies; however,…
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