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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
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Special Issue 1/2014
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Excerpt
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. …