New Device Offering Relief For Migraine Sufferers
March 31st 2008 00:10
New Device Offering Relief For Migraine Sufferers
(KDKA) A new device is offering some hope for migraine sufferers, promising to stop pain before it even starts.
Statistics show that nearly 30 millions Americans get migraines.
Researchers say a study on an experimental device, which sends short bursts of magnetic energy to the brain, is now being conducted.
"We're hopeful that it'll provide a completely new modality of treatment for migraine sufferers," said researcher Dr. William Young.
Researchers say they are testing the device in patients who have migraine with aura, a visual warning sign of the pain to come.
Doctors say those auras can last 20 minutes to an hour, and that gives patients time to aim the device at the trouble spot shown on MRIs to be in the back of the head.
If magnetic stimulation can interrupt the aura, experts say there's a good bet it will stop the pain.
"You have this warning sign," said Dr. Young. "You know you're gonna get a headache and then you treat yourself before you even get the headache so it never happens."
Doctors add though, the device does not relieve the migraine once the pain has already started.
Researchers say if studies prove the device is successful, the treatment may be available within a few years.
For more information visit: Neuralieve.com
source:cbs broadcasting mymigraines.com
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This seems like a device that would help so many if it really works the way it is designed.So,my question is, if that turns out to be the case,why would it take a few years to be available.
I can't even imagine making so many people wait that could be given relief.It is not a new medicine.Even if you had to go through your doctor to get it, if this device works,get it out there.Make it so you have to go through a doctor just as other items.When I had carpul tunnel,I took my prescription and was able to get a proper device.Why not set this up the same way.
So,once again,they give hope and take it away.A few years away....for some people that's feels like a lifetime
(KDKA) A new device is offering some hope for migraine sufferers, promising to stop pain before it even starts.
Statistics show that nearly 30 millions Americans get migraines.
Researchers say a study on an experimental device, which sends short bursts of magnetic energy to the brain, is now being conducted.
"We're hopeful that it'll provide a completely new modality of treatment for migraine sufferers," said researcher Dr. William Young.
Researchers say they are testing the device in patients who have migraine with aura, a visual warning sign of the pain to come.
Doctors say those auras can last 20 minutes to an hour, and that gives patients time to aim the device at the trouble spot shown on MRIs to be in the back of the head.
If magnetic stimulation can interrupt the aura, experts say there's a good bet it will stop the pain.
"You have this warning sign," said Dr. Young. "You know you're gonna get a headache and then you treat yourself before you even get the headache so it never happens."
Doctors add though, the device does not relieve the migraine once the pain has already started.
Researchers say if studies prove the device is successful, the treatment may be available within a few years.
For more information visit: Neuralieve.com
source:cbs broadcasting mymigraines.com
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***************************** ***************************** *****
This seems like a device that would help so many if it really works the way it is designed.So,my question is, if that turns out to be the case,why would it take a few years to be available.
I can't even imagine making so many people wait that could be given relief.It is not a new medicine.Even if you had to go through your doctor to get it, if this device works,get it out there.Make it so you have to go through a doctor just as other items.When I had carpul tunnel,I took my prescription and was able to get a proper device.Why not set this up the same way.
So,once again,they give hope and take it away.A few years away....for some people that's feels like a lifetime
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