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Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Meeting abstract

EHMTI-0072. Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation alleviates pain in trigeminal neuralgia

Authors: M Obermann, V Bude, D Holle, S Naegel, T Hagenacker, HC Diener, Z Katsarava

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Special Issue 1/2014

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TN usually leads to paroxysms of short lasting but very severe pain. Between the attacks the patient is usually asymptomatic, but a constant dull background pain may persist. Carbamazepine is currently the drug of first choice in the treatment of TN. It is efficient in 70-80% of patients but often associated with severe adverse effects such as drowsiness, confusion, nausea and ataxia, which may require discontinuation of medication. Surgical interventions may not be suitable for all patients and waiting for the procedure can be agonizing. Therefore different non-invasive treatment options are indispensable. …
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Title
EHMTI-0072. Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation alleviates pain in trigeminal neuralgia
Authors
M Obermann
V Bude
D Holle
S Naegel
T Hagenacker
HC Diener
Z Katsarava
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue Special Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1129-2377-15-S1-E21

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