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More than a billion people around the world suffer from migraines, facing unbearable pain daily. Researchers are now exploring innovative treatments that offer hope to those struggling with this neurological condition. Megan Daniels, 35, a solicitor from Liverpool, starts her day with a small device that looks like a walkie-talkie. She massages it along her neck and jaw, feeling tiny electric pulses spread across her face and head. "It’s soothing and almost trance-like," she says. She repeats the process at lunch and before bed, hoping to prevent migraines before they strike. This device uses neuromodulation, sending electric signals to nerves in the face and head. For many, these modern therapies are changing how migraines are managed. Understanding Migraine Migraines remain a medical mystery. They cause intense headaches, often on one side of the head, and bring symptoms like dizziness, nausea, or visual disturbances. About 25% of sufferers also experience an aura, a shifting light in their vision. Despite the wide range of symptoms, migraines are the second most common cause of disability worldwide. They affect people differently. Most sufferers are women, but children can also experience migraines, sometimes as severe stomach pain. "There’s no clear objective measure for migraine," explains Teshamae Monteith, chief of the headache division at the University of Miami Health System. This makes diagnosing and treating migraines especially challenging. New Treatments Offer Hope Researchers are now finding new ways to treat migraines. From Botox injections that relax facial muscles to devices that stimulate nerves with electric pulses, the options are growing. Some therapies even use magnetic pulses or target proteins in the brain to reduce pain. Neurologist Narayan Kissoon from the Mayo Clinic says, "It’s an exciting time for migraine treatment. Ten years ago, options were limited. Now, we can offer patients many more ways to manage their condition." Even with these advances, migraines remain difficult to treat. Each patient experiences symptoms differently, making personalized care essential. Looking Ahead With more research and new technologies, migraines may become easier to manage in the future. For now, devices, Botox, and other therapies provide relief for millions, helping sufferers regain control over their daily lives.
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Botox, Vibrations, and New Hope: Migraine Treatments on the Rise

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