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(Message started by: LeLimey on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 3:59pm)

Title: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by LeLimey on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 3:59pm

I know this is migraine and not CH but I thought some of you might be interested.

New migraine-busting device developed

Scientists in the US have claimed to have developed a new electronic device that relieves the pain of migraines before they start.

The experimental device, developed by the Ohio State University Medical Centre, is designed to be held against the migraine sufferer's head where it emits an electronic pulse that interrupts the pulses in the brain's neurons, preventing the onset of the headache.

"The device's pulses are painless," said Dr Yousef Mohammad, who led the study into the effectiveness of the device, called TMS.

"The patients have felt a little pressure, but that's all."

The study found that by using TMS in the early stages of a migraine, where neural disturbances can cause some loss of vision or the appearance of flashing lights, patients were able to prevent the later onset of symptoms such as headache and nausea.

It was found that 69 per cent of patients who used the TMS reported no pain two hours after treatment, compared with less than 50 per cent of a placebo group, with improvements in nausea and noise sensitivity also reported.

The researchers warn, however, that much more testing needs to be done before the device can become widely available to migraine sufferers.

http://netdoctor.msn.co.uk/uk/msn/news/index.jsp?id=9444&D=22&M=6&Y= 2006

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by Jonny on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 4:06pm

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2237003,00.html

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by floridian on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 6:04pm

You think a tin-foil hat would interfere with this treatment?

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by AussieBrian on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 6:46pm

Jokes aside, I know of a CHead who gets quite some relief from a TENs machine. Never did a thing for me but I say good luck to him.

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by deltadarlin on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 9:09pm

Damn, here I was getting all excited thinking that I might find something else for these damned meegraines. That is, until I got down to the part that said the device was used during the aura phase , of which I don't have. They just blindside me when I'm not looking.

'darlin

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by tanner on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 11:59pm

Darlin, just use it all the time ;;D I tried my tens unit for clusters but you have to shave your head to get good conduction, and you look pretty wierd with four pads and wires hangin down from your head 8).

Besides they say not to do that anyway. of course i also tried it on the other place they say not to use it [smiley=huh.gif]

don't do it, it gives new meaning to jumping beans :-[

....Tim

Title: Re: Migraine Busting Device???
Post by Jasmyn on Jun 24^th, 2006, 4:06am

There is another thread on this in the medications and treatments section.

Personally I feel this is one for Ueli to give us a scientific perspective on.

btw: I used to work in a field where I was exposed to very strong magnetic fields... even vehicles were attracted to this magnetic force, watches stopped and credit cards were erased. Sadly this made no difference to my CH.