The Vagus Nerve and Its Impact on Migraine and Headache

Episode 185: Why is everyone talking about the vagus nerve? What does it do? How is it related to migraine and cluster headache? Is it related to other types of chronic pain?
Tune in to this episode of #HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Shin Beh, MD to explain to us the mysteries of the vagus nerve.
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[@veronicapaderewskigold]

I have gastroparesis (I am not diabetic) and chronic daily migraine so this is extremely interesting to me.

[@aquacandela3705]

I've had chronic migraines my whole life, and i mean classic ones that turn you into a vegetable. For the first time in my life i was able to get to my chiropractor as one was beginning, he adjusted c1, c2 and a couple others to stimulate the vagus nerve and take pressure off the brain stem.
As the migraine set in the pain never reached typical levels, and were gone along with nausea, the aura, and limb numbness within only 2 hours; mind you sinse childhood my migraines would last between 16 - 25 hours. Never had I ever experienced a migraine subverted until those adjustments.

[@69mohjo]

What is the doctor's opinion on vagus nerve stimulators currently on the market like Gammacore and Pulsetto to treat migraine headaches?

[@NationalHeadacheFoundation]

Neuromodulators can be a great option for treating migraine attacks.

[@69mohjo]

​@@NationalHeadacheFoundation thanks for the reply. They are very pricey though, Gammacore especially. Not sure if the other brands which cost less and have different modulation strengths are as effective

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Thank you for this stimulate. How do you stimulate the Vagus Nerve ? 😊 I have tinnitus really bad in my left ear, I was diagnosed with dual vertigo plus occipital neuralgia on the right side of my head. I am a 74 year old male.

[@SRPeeps]

There are several ways one can stimulate the vagus nerve. Do a google search and then find something that works for you.

[@aquacandela3705]

Cervical smt adjustments can stimulate the vagus nerve.