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Does Daith And/or Tragus Piercing Actually Work For Headache/migraine Relief?

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Reno, NV
July 15, 2023
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Daith and tragus piercings are thought to work similarly to acupuncture by activating specific pressure points in the ear, potentially stimulating the vagus nerve, which may interfere with signals causing migraine pain. However, there is no scientific evidence to conclusively support their effectiveness for migraine relief Show Full Answer

Daith and tragus piercings are thought to work similarly to acupuncture by activating specific pressure points in the ear, potentially stimulating the vagus nerve, which may interfere with signals causing migraine pain. However, there is no scientific evidence to conclusively support their effectiveness for migraine relief. Some people report significant improvement, while others see no benefit. Major health organizations do not endorse these piercings due to the lack of conclusive research. Always consult with your doctor before trying alternative therapies.

July 9
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I know of 3 people that it did help so I tried it. My migraines change sides so I had both ears done. Unfortunately it didn’t help me at all. I’d definitely try it & use some who knows where to put them. The mother & daughter I know it completely changed their life.

August 8, 2023

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