Nasal surgery for migraines?

Nasal surgery may ease migraines for some - Yahoo! News: "Nasal surgery may ease migraines for some

By David Douglas Thu Jul 7,11:28 AM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It seems that for some migraine sufferers, their headaches are caused -- or at least worsened -- when opposite surfaces within sinuses or nasal cavities touch. Now researchers have shown that surgical correction of these contact points can bring substantial relief for some such patients.
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'We are very excited and think this procedure will change the course of treatment for migraine sufferers and other headache patients,' lead researcher Dr. Fereidoon Behin told Reuters Health,

Intranasal contact points are believed to lead to the phenomenon of referred pain, in the trigeminal nerve. In fact, as Behin and colleagues note in the medical journal Cephalalgia, 'mucosal contact headache is a newly added secondary headache disorder in the International Classification of Headache Disorders.'"

My Take:
Wow. Nasal surgery you say. I wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole. Except DURING a migraine, in which case someone, anyone, cut off my whole freakin' head! PLEASE!

Vitamin B2 And Migraines

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My Take:

Definitely worth a look. Lots of B2 info there.

I haven't noticed B2 doing anything special to help my migraines, but B2 is part of my daily vitamin intake, so maybe it does play a small part in the reduction in pain over the years.

Hypnosis and Health: The Fight Against Pain

Hypnosis and Health: The Fight Against Pain: "'The Fight Against Pain' will report on the causes of pain, the impact it has on our lives, work, family and even our mental outlook, as well as new and promising treatments on the horizon. ABC News and USA TODAY will also look at how to better educate and assist those struggling with pain and explore the types of resources available to them.

The series will explore many issues, including:� Effective ways to control pain � The search for the next miracle drug � What is a pain specialist - and why your regular doctor may not be trained to handle pain � Alternatives to surgery and pills - relaxation exercises, deep breathing, distraction techniques and other behavioral treatments � How to treat chronic pain in children � Innovative new treatments for pain

As hypnotherapists, we have a lot to offer patients with chronic pain. Pain is interpreted in the brain which is where our playing field is. "

My Take:

Hypnotherapy is worth a shot. There are dozens of major treatment modalities available for all types of pain, including migraine. You never know what will work for you until you try.

For the record, it did not work for me, but that doesn't mean it won't for YOU, does it?