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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
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I am considering purchasing a Cefaly unit and would like feedback from others who have used this as to its efficacy, or lack thereof.

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I’ve had a TENS unit for years. I recently purchased a new one with many more settings on it. Amazing! I cant live without it for my back and neck pain. But when I have a severe migraine, I can’t even… read more

Has Anyone Had A Neural Implant?
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Has anyone had a Neural Implant??I've heard its pretty effective so far & I want to talk to my doc about it but wondered if anyone's tried it?

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I tried the Dr Reed trial for a week and didn’t have a migraine the whole week I had it on. That is really a plus for me so I’m getting ready to have the permanent one put in.

Has Anyone Had Success Reducing Migraine Frequency Or Duration With Electrical Stimulation? Ie. Tens, IFC, EMS Or Microcurrent?
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Look up Dr. Rob Vanbergen. He is successfully using microcurrent in the treatment of all kinds of diseases including migraines. I am going to look into this further.

Has Anyone Heard Of The Reed Procedure Done For Miagrines?It Is Done In Dallas Texas.
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It is a peripheral nerve stimulation treatment

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Everyone is different. I pray it works for you.
Blessings 🙌

Has Anyone Taken Lithium For Their Headache?
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No

Anyone Hear Of Nerve Stimulator Torrent Migraine?
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I have seen information about using nerve stimulater to treat resistant migraines. Has anyone else heard of this?

Carol

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It sounds similar I need some hope about right now

Has Anyone Tried Occipital /peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
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I've exhausted all medications and therapies and am interested in this.
Let me know if anyone has had this, and how successful it's been (or not)

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Thanks so much for responding! Did the procedure itself hurt?

Does Anyone Have Scull Pain?
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I have spots on my head that are sore to the touch, one is right in the center of my forehead, there are also spots over my ears and in the back of my head. This is a new occurrence, I have just noticed it in the past month or so. The pain is there even when I don't have a headache.

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Omg. I went to my first appointment at my Headache Center this week. I was so looking forward to moving on from just meds. What a joke this neuro was. He was so rude the moment he came in. I brought… read more

I'm Curious As To What Are Most Here Who Suffer Are Being Told Is The Actual "Cause" Of Your Migraines?
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They can certainly contribute but the main underlying cause has been found to be excess force generations (or Dento-Cranial complex that are all connected. Excess forces travel Upward and are a… read more

Any Nurtec Experiences?
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My migraine surgery consisted of removing my right occipital nerve and leaving my scalp all over my head completely, 💯 numb. Which they said my occipital nerve was wrapped around my main artery like a… read more