For patients, the implant procedure to get the almond-size device implanted is almost as easy as a wisdom tooth extraction. The device is situated behind the nasal passages and eye sockets, as the SPG bundle of nerves is actually outside the brain.
The implanted device has a tiny tail that sits against the nerves. When patients feel headaches coming on, they simply hold a smartphone-sized remote control to their cheek that sends a radio signal to the implanted device. This triggers a slight electrical charge to stimulate nerve cells. The patient can turn it on and off as needed. Moreover, the patient can leave it as is or take it out, when no longer necessary.
The statistics showed that when some people suffering from cluster headaches used it, 68% of them reported improvement, as they felt less pain. Also weekly, average headache was decreased by 31%, and 75% reported improvement in the quality of their life. The next time you have a headache, the electronic aspirin is your savior.