The stellate ganglion are sympathetic nerves in your neck. They're found on either side of your voice box. You can get an injection called a stellate ganglion block (sympathetic nerve block) to ease ...

Chronic migraine sufferers taking GLP-1 drugs were about 10% less likely to need ER care for a migraine attack compared to those taking a standard first-line migraine drug, researchers are scheduled ...

Preliminary study finds GLP-1 drugs (semaglutide, etc.) are associated with 10% fewer emergency visits and lower medication use for chronic migraine patients.

The four medications tested in the study were nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin, and mexiletine. Each of these drugs is ...

Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by damage or problems in the nerves. Unlike pain from a cut or injury, nerve pain comes from the nervous system itself. It can feel like burning, tingling, ...

A new multicenter study led by Zachary Binder, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, provides compelling evidence that an ultrasound-guided nerve block can dramatically improve pain control for ...

An SPG block is a procedure where medication is injected near a cluster of nerves behind the nose to treat migraine headaches, particularly when other treatments are ineffective. The procedure can be ...

Guideline states that prochlorperazine IV and greater occipital nerve blocks must be offered to eligible adults requiring parenteral therapy. HealthDay News — The American Headache Society has updated ...

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling down or ...