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Papers: 21 May 2022 - 27 May 2022


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2022 Jul


Reg Anesth Pain Med


47


7

Lidocaine infusions for refractory chronic migraine: a retrospective analysis.

Authors

Schwenk ES, Walter A, Torjman MC, Mukhtar S, Patel HT, Nardone B, Sun G, Thota B, Lauritsen CG, Silberstein SD
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 Jul; 47(7):408-413.
PMID: 35609890.

Abstract

Patients with refractory chronic migraine have poor quality of life. Intravenous infusions are indicated to rapidly 'break the cycle' of pain. Lidocaine infusions may be effective but evidence is limited.