Migraine Sufferers Seek Relief Through Surgery and Alternatives
Migraines cripple sufferers with intense pain and sensitivity. Phyllis Little of Wichita Falls describes the ache as everything closing in. Experts say no cure exists, but chronic patients may explore extreme options including Botox and surgical approaches to relieve symptoms.
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Migraine Surgery Debates Highlight Mixed Results
Controversy surrounds nerve decompression and neurostimulation for migraines. Experts cite lack of definitive long term data, while Botox remains FDA approved for chronic cases with variable cost and diary tracking. Neuromodulation devices offer relief but are not FDA approved for migraine and are costly, with trial based on 20–30 percent pain reduction.
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Baylor
Center For Pain Management
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Dallas
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
U.S. moms embrace breastfeeding rise in CDC data
CDC data show 77 percent of new mothers breastfeed and nearly half continue to six months with 27 percent still nursing at one year. Idaho, California and Oregon display top rates while Mississippi and several Southern states lag. Benefits cited include fewer infections, lower disease risk, and potential cognitive gains.
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Lifestyle changes may reduce need for BP and cholesterol meds
Dr Roach explains that exercise weight loss and stress reduction can lower heart attack and stroke risk more than medications. As risk declines, tapering off drugs should be guided by a doctor using current BP and cholesterol numbers. Some/most meds may be stepped down while maintaining target levels.
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