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Sunday, December 13, 2009

CLUSTER HEADACHES, BRUXISM, & SLEEP APNEA

CLUSTER HEADACHES, BRUXISM, & SLEEP APNEA

A research report was completed on a patient who had cluster headaches and bruxism and had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as well. The patient was treated with an intra-oral device as the sleep apnea was mild but the dental wear was severe and the patient had discomfort with the jaw muscles called the masseters.

Reductions in facial pain and cluster headaches was noticed after the second day of using the intra oral device. A 12 month followup reported six attacks in the first 45 days and therafter had neither facial pain or cluster headaches. The sleep apnea was also followed up with a new PSG.

It cannot be denied that the use of properly fabricated and adjusted intra oral devices can help to eliminate headaches and help with sleep apnea problems as well. This article points to the need for recognition of many factors that can be involved in this type of headache.

More information on this research can be found in International Journal of the Science and Practice of Sleep Medicine, Vol 13, Number 4, November 2009

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posted by Ron Konig at 3:10 PM

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