Cefaly Set: Anti-migraine & Anti-stress

I was VERY sceptical about this product. I have suffered from migraine for 40 years, since age 10. My migraines were pretty much constant and I have no words to describe the impact they have had on all areas of my life, from career choice, to quality of relationship, to being a parent. Everything!! I recently had a migraine that lasted for three weeks almost non-stop, so in desperation, I bought this and had it shipped, to some expense to my home in Qatar.Initially, it was difficult to get used to. At first it invariably caused a migraine within about the first five minutes. It was painful, (no other way to describe it!). But after about 3 weeks of daily use (3 x 20 minute sessions), I have become more accustomed to the sensation. Significantly I have not had a single migraine in the 3 week period. This, despite engaging in activities that would previously have inevitably triggered a migraine (egattending an two-day academic conference, exercising, missing a meal, driving in crazy Doha!).I have not had to take any painkillers since using the Cefaly (local doctors are pretty cavalier and will prescribe 200 Immigran at one go). Previously I was pretty much on them all of the time.I can honestly say this device has been transformational for me. I feel as if I have been given my life back. I only hope the changes are maintained. I will not be without my Cefaly. My only criticism is at this price, there should be more than one electrode supplied. If you are ordering, make sure you buy spares at the same time.If you have frontal migraine that is associated with the Trigeminal Nerve, then I strongly urge you to give Cefaly a try.UPDATE: I have not had a migraine now for about two months. I am using the Cefaly about once a week (in reality, I forget to use it more regularly). However, I have begun getting headaches at my temples, which I never had previously. These are occurring about once a fortnight. They are at a much lower level than my previous migraine and feel almost like a 'scratching' on the inside of my skull rather than a full-blown migraine. Perhaps Cefaly can produce an extension for the temple area. Similar to the one that is now available for the back of the head.I am now engaging in many more activities than before and I no longer have the constant fear, or experience of unremitting pain. I cannot recommend this product highly enough!

I bought his product a couple of months ago and I want to share my experience for other Migraine sufferers. I suffer Migraine headaches about 6 times per month and I use prescription tablets (Sumatriptan) to control the attacks. I have been suffering these headaches for many years and they are pretty miserable although I can generally function reasonably well if I take a tablet but it makes me feel miserable and grouchy. I bought the Cefaly in the hope that it might improve the situation and I am glad to report that it seems to be working. My first few uses of the Cefaly were pretty daunting - it feels very peculiar ... like someone is massaging your head and face. But the instructions are very detailed and I was determined to persevere with it.After two months, I am experiencing far fewer headaches (2 this month rather than the typical 6) .. and they are less intense than before. I am using the Cefaly maybe three times per week now (I started out doing it every day) and I usually fall asleep before the 20 mins treatment is complete. I find the 20 min session quite relaxing but I am not able to do anything else because I find it most comfortable with my eyes shut.I would definitely recommend this .. if you can afford the initial outlay then it is worth trying because it has certainly interfered with my usual pattern of headaches and it has certainly reduced their frequency and their severity.My headaches are not gone completely .. so I won't give it 5 stars ... but I am optimistic that the treatment seems to be working and the situation is still improving after two months.

I have had the Cefaly for 3 months now & wouldn't want to be without it.I have suffered from chronic migraines for 15 yrs since I had children.At worst I was taking some form of pain relief every day.I have been medication dependant for a large number of years.The first time I came off pain killers was with the help of a neurologist & by using steroids.The second time I have managed to stop taking pain killers is more recently with the help of the Cefaly.When I first received it,I couldn't cope with the sensation but you can press the button to reduce the sensation & I quickly got used to it in about a week.I am lucky in the fact I have a very supportive husband & I work from home so Iv taken lots of time off work.The Cefaly isn't a miracle & it doesn't always help but I have definitely become to rely on it to reduce the pain.I also use it daily to prevent migraines.It has stopped me reaching for pain relief & it does help you to sleep & relaxes you.Hope my review helps you,I read many reviews before purchasing & it's nice to know I'm not on my own trying to live with these horrendous migraines,fingers crossed for a cure someday.

We found the device to be unsatisfactory as even at the highest setting it does not seem to help the really bad migraines, we have also found that it doesn't always start up even after re-cleaning the forehead and fitting new batteries and electrodes.We may have a faulty unit because sometimes it starts up ok. We would like to Cefaly to contact us on:- (Malcolm) +27825704552 or email me at malcolmbro@hotmail.com or phone Candy Fourie on +27845234474 as she is the person for whom I bought the device, as the unit was expensive and doesn't seem to give the results we expected,kindest regards Malcolm Brookes and Candy Fourie.The unit has been in use for over a month so far but the migraines seem just as intense for Candy Fourie.

Really helps with prevention-I've been free of migraine for 3 weeks,which has been the longest time free of migraine all year!