Miniature Neurostimulator Zaps Chronic Clusters

[MoxieGirl]

This looks interesting.

http://www.clinicalpsychiatrynews.com/news/pain-and-addiction/single-article/miniature-neurostimulator-zaps-chronic-cluster-headache/0bf34045c53b3a61083c316ff0a76db6.html

[Professor_Tanaka]

Impressive statistics, and it is already approved in Europe.

Their site...

http://www.ati-spg.com/us/en/therapy/ati-system/

Wonder how much is costs?

[Hipshot]

This makes more sense than most other therapies I have come across.

How long does someone have to live in Europe to qualify for "free healthcare"?

I'm packing my bags 8-)

[Brew]

Goadsby showed us this thing at the OUCH convention in Atlanta a few years back. Says the stimulator (about the size of a vitamin pill) is implanted on the affected side above and behind the molars, in a procedure that is much like a dental surgery. Then a wand is held up by the sufferer to the cheek bone from the outside to activate it. Looked pretty slick.

Hope I never have to investigate its effectiveness.