Wiad Lek. 1989 Nov 15-Dec 15; 42(22-24): 1119-21.

[Late results of Horton's headache treatment using peripheral stimulation]

Kwasucki J, Szczudlik A, Dworecki J.

The effects were assessed of peripheral stimulation (chemical acupuncture and electroacupuncture) on the character of pain and duration of remission in 48 patients with Horton's headaches. A direct analgesic effect was obtained in about 48% of cases, and a prolongation of the time interval without pain was 2 to 21 times longer than the duration of the longest interval without pain before the treatment with acupuncture in about 40% of cases. In some cases, despite absence of a direct analgesic effect, prolongation of remission was obtained.