"I've just found this alarming case study [pdf] from the Singapore Medical Journal about a patient who had a nail banged into their head by a local healer in an attempt to treat persistent headaches.

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I would definately discuss this with your doctor if you seriously consider it and a phsyciatrist Before attempting.

I've tried some pretty stupid things when I was really hurting........didn't try that one yet!!! ;D

Joe

not exactly front line here - thank God!

Sad thing is, I know of at least one EXCELLENT neuro in Singapore who was previously at Jefferson, I sincerely hope he's teaching...

I'll pass.  ;D

I did have a 'pain' dr offer me an injection to the temple with a 3" needle that would 'make all the pain go away' back when I was first dx with CH....passed on that too.  :o

And vicodin was worthless(script from same dr).

OMG!

I live remote and feel that I don't get the best advice possible that the rest of the populated world does....but come on...really!

                is it that worth it... [smiley=hammer.gif]

Edit: I got you guys  ;)

What has always kept me from doing something like this is the fact, if I missed the spot, I would have to do it again, if I could....

Shoot me, Don