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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2018.39.2.154

A Case Report of a Chronic Migraine Patient Who Did Not Respond to Triptan  

Kim, Cheol-hyun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Medical Center)
Moon, Yeon-ju (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Medical Center)
Chu, Hong-min (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Medical Center)
Yang, Mu-hack (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Wonkwang University Medical Center)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.39, no.2, 2018 , pp. 154-158 More about this Journal
Abstract
Introduction: This case report assessed the effects of Korean medicine treatments on a chronic migraine patient who did not respond to triptan. Case Presentation: The patient received Korean medicine treatments, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medication, during a hospitalization period. The effects of treatments were assessed with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and migraine attack frequency. The intensity and attack frequency of migraines were significantly reduced after the complete treatment. Conclusions: For migraines, Korean medicine such as acupuncture and herbal medication could be an alternative to conventional therapy.
Keywords
case report; migraine; Korean medicine;
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