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Is Daith Piercing Advisable Over Tragus Piercing For Migraine Headaches?

Which is better to help get rid of or decrease migraines & anxiety, Daith piercing or Tragus piercing? Does it work? My migraines are hereditary & I also have cluster headaches. Sometimes they even last 3 weeks. Other things set them off, like chemical smells, weather, stress, primer & paint, bleach etc. Sometimes I get them for no reason at all, sometimes I wake up w/ them. I see spots as a warning sign, I get stabbing pains in my right temple. Sometimes my migraines move all over my head, usually always in the frontal lobe. They affect my memory, especially short term memory, I can watch a whole movie & never remember it. Many members of my family have them. I am under doctor s care for them, they started occasionally as a teenager & gradually progressed. I was officially diagnosed at age 22. I have had tests done & my brain shows nothing wrong. I am now 55 & have 20 to 30 migraines a month. Should I have the piercing done. My sister -in-law said it helped her. I am on medication for prevention, but I have them anyway. Do you want to know what meds I take?
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

To be honest, there is no scientific evidence that the piercing will be effective in treating migraines or cluster headache, so as a medical advisor we don't suggest this.

You should use drugs rather, though I understand that drugs don't work. 30 to 40 percent people may not be helped by drug but many do respond. If one drug doesn't work, you can talk to your doctor.

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Is Daith Piercing Advisable Over Tragus Piercing For Migraine Headaches?

Hi, To be honest, there is no scientific evidence that the piercing will be effective in treating migraines or cluster headache, so as a medical advisor we don t suggest this. You should use drugs rather, though I understand that drugs don t work. 30 to 40 percent people may not be helped by drug but many do respond. If one drug doesn t work, you can talk to your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.