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Patients Are Turning to Vibrators to Relieve Their Migraines
One billion people experience migraines, yet the perfect treatment is still out of reach. Can a vibrator offer a surprising solution?
Current migraine drugs constrict blood vessels or block receptors in the pain network, but they don’t work for everyone and can cause side effects. In the first trial of its kind, Jan-Erik Juto and Rolf Hallin at the Karolinska Institute inserted a catheter with a vibrating balloon into the nostril of migraine sufferers at the start of an attack. “There isn’t currently substantial evidence around vibrations in easing pain during an attack, however we know many people find their own self-care treatments to supplement prescribed medication.”
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