Thousands of people suffering from a disabling headache condition could soon be cured by a patch of Teflon implanted inside the brain, The Daily Mail reported. The pioneering treatment is designed to block pain messages along a major nerve, and research suggests it is highly effective.
Data due to be published soon shows that nearly two-thirds of patients who had the procedure are now pain-free. The condition, known as short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing, or SUNCT, affects more than 10,000 Britons. It causes shooting pain on the side of the face, jaw and gums and often makes the eyes and nose stream. Sufferers are predominantly male and over 50.
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