Posted by Diane (207.122.227.66) on February 13, 2000 at 11:34:44:
Has anyone ever tried magnets? There has been a big hoopla on the pain relieving and healing powers of magnets. There are pillows that are made that supposedly are beneficial. The only drawback to my proposition is that I believe magnets increase the bloodflow to the area. At some point during the headache, the capillaries are expanded due to increased blood flow. Eventually they constrict, but I can't tell at what point either happens. I am interested in any feedback.
Maybe some of you have noticed that I am not fond of conventional therapies for these headaches. I have had many bad experiences with prescription medication. I don't want to mask the symptoms, I want to eliminate the source.