Source : The Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia , © 2010
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Adopt a healthy lifestyle Have a balanced diet , drink plenty of fluids , be well rested and exercise regularly
Avoid aggravating factors Avoid situations that may cause headaches
Get plenty of rest Isolate yourself in a calm , quiet and low light area for subtle sleep
Apply a cool or warm compress on the nape of the neck or painful area The cold will cause a decrease in diameter of blood vessels and the warmth has a relaxing effect on muscles
Do relaxing activities Massage shoulders , neck , face and scalp . Also try doing yoga , walking or swimming .
Take medications When appropriate , take nonsteriodal anti-inflammatories , such as ibuprophen ( Advil ), acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) or naproxen ( Aleve ).
Other tips Strong coffee or tea may help to ease headaches
THE IMPLANT
How it looks under the skin
the battery PaCK implanted under the skin in the lower back
2 wireS in baCK oF the heaD plastic covered wires under the skin
2 wireS aboVe the eyebrowS plastic covered wires under the skin
See Michael ’ s video story at BestDocsNetwork . com
Reed described the unit as a small battery that is implanted in the lower right side of the back and four thin plastic covered wires that are passed up the back , under the skin to the head . Two ends of the wires are at the back of the head and the other two are in the front , just above the eyebrows .
As soon as the stimulator is turned on , patients feel a mild tingling sensation in the front and back of their head . “ By certain mechanism , when they feel that , it very commonly stops or dramatically improves their headaches ,” says Reed .
Subsequently after meeting with Dr . Reed and going through the trial period , Michael decided to have the
Reed Procedure done to treat his migraines .
Once the stimulator was in place , Michael no longer took oral medication for pain relief . Every now
and again when the occasional cold would occur , he takes an Advil or Tylenol Sinus to kick start his pain management , but then the stimulator would take over .
“ After the stimulator was put in ,” says Michael , “ I could see a dramatic change and that ’ s when I knew this was going to work .”
Michael believes the Reed Procedure is life changing , and he encourages other migraine suffers to consider it as an option for their solution to relief . “ I would drop dead to save that man ,” says Michael , “ because he saved my life .”
The average migraine sufferer misses two days of work per year .
Source : mirgraine . com
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