experience with Cefaly for migraine control
I am 3 weeks into a trial of the Headaterm ( CEFALY clone ) for migraine control. This is the little electrical device that attaches to your forehead and is worn for 1 hour daily. So far, it has been quite effective in preventing migraines, lessening the frequency and severity of migraines, also the less serious morning headaches. Not so effective at stopping a migraine once it starts. For that I need Zomig, a nasal spray Triptan.
I will post again after using the Headaterm for 2 months
Great! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. This is the first I've heard about Headaterm, though I am familiar with the other wearables. Did you ever use Cefaly? Just curious about any similarities or differences if you feel like sharing. I wish you continued success with using this as a preventative -- though it's too bad that it doesn't abort an attack once it starts. Take care! -Melissa, team member
Now 1month using HeadaTerm. It has a headband to hold the electrode in place while Cefaly is entirely dependant on the adhesive to hold it in place. This means I can walk around the house with HeadaTerm on whereas I would have to lie down with the Cefaly. The Headaterm costs about $149 while the Cefaly is over$500.
After 1 month here are the results : Previous 3 months averaged 8 to 12 migraines per month. With HeadaTerm I had 4 migraines in the first month of use. Also, my other lesser headaches were not as bad. The only side effect is a bit of daytime sleepiness, also reported by other users.
I have been taking Flunarizine for years and continue to take it every night. It reduced my migraines from 25 days per month to an average of 8 days per month, so it is a keeper. HeadaTerm looks like it could also be a keeper.
Wow,
, I'm so excited to hear about the experience you've had with HeadaTerm. Going from 10ish migraines per month down to four sounds very promising! It's great to hear that you've found a few things helpful in managing Migraine, and we appreciate you sharing about it here.
I also just wanted to share a link to an article we have with some information about migraine devices. It sounds like you're aware of the information, but just in case someone sees your forum and is interested in learning more information on this type of treatment option. https://migraine.com/devices
Please, if you're comfortable, keep us updated on how this continues to go for you! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
