Millions of people suffer from migraines, and research has been trying to understand what causes them. A current theory involves branches of the trigeminal nerve. Now the FDA has cleared an over-the-counter device to prevent or treat migraine by stimulating this nerve with mild electrical shocks.
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As a chronic pain sufferer I am always open to hearing about treatments that work. This is a good reminder that we need to approach marketing claims with caution and weigh the data and science with the risk and benefit of the unknowns. A great post for anyone who is taking or considering taking CBD for chronic pain and want’s to know more about the lack of science on human efficacy.