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Introduction

by Antiquityhill on Migraine
Friday, December 14 2007

Migraine attacks have been a part of my life for approximately 30 yrs. I have intractable migraine with and without auras, which are usually very profound and disabling, as well as Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias which include Hemicrania Continua and Chronic Cluster Headache. I also live with auto-immune thyroid disease and a rare movement... Read more Chevron

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Implanted Nerve Stimulators... Anyone try one and can help?

by Antiquityhill on Migraine
Monday, November 26 2007

I have been told that I should try a nerve stimulator for head pain resulting from neck issues, which triggers migraine. Has anyone tried one of these, and what were your results? I am becoming desperate, but don't want to be stupid and cover up pain caused by something that could be fixed. Thank you so much.

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Cervical Radiofrequency Neurotomy (Ablation) for Migraine and Headache?

by Antiquityhill on Migraine
Tuesday, November 13 2007

Radio Frequency Neurotomy (or ablation) is the application of a precisely targeted electrical field to change the function of nerves - in my case, several specific spinal nerve branches at the top of my neck, making it incapable of transmitting pain signals. A probe is placed thru the skin and muscles to the targeted nerves next to the... Read more Chevron

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