by Dr. Shapira | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, migraine, SPG, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ
SPG Blocks—also known as Sphenopalatine Ganglion blocks—have many uses when it comes to treating patients for a variety of disorders. While the procedure is most commonly used for pain management, it is also becoming a popular treatment for those suffering from...
by Dr. Shapira | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog migraine, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Cluster Headache, Dentist Chicago, Headaches and Migraines, Migraine, SPG, SPG Block, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ - General, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Pain |
Dealing with headaches can easily be one of the worst experiences you may have to go through. For some people, the frequency of headaches is enough to disrupt their lives on a daily basis. People who consistently suffer from chronic head pain are concerned with how to...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 27, 2017 | autonomic cephalgias, Chronic Daily Headache, Cluster Headache, fibromyalgia SPG Block
Patrick : What are the surgical options for treating my severe cluster headaches? Reprint from http://chicago-headaches.blogspot.com/2013/09/ Dr Shapira response: Dear Patrick, am not a big advocate of surgery for cluster headaches. Treatment of the Trigeminal Nerve...
by Dr. Shapira | Nov 5, 2017 | Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Diagnosis of TMJ, Fibro, Fibro SPG Block, Headaches and Migraines, Jaw Pain Clicking & Popping, orofacial pain
These are a series of three videos of the same patient over six months of treatment. In the first video he describes how he came in limping and upset and his first visit. Daniel describes response to evaluation and start of treatment after 90 minute consultation. This...
by Dr. Shapira | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Chicago, Chronic Daily Headache, Clicking & Popping, Cluster Headache, GURNEE OROFACIAL PAIN, Headaches and Migraines, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ affects your posture, TMJ ARTHRITIS, TMJ Causes Stress, TMJ Chicago, TMJ Dentist, TMJ Migraines, TMJ Neck & Back Pain, TMJ Numbness in Arms & Fingers
Living day to day with severe or chronic pain can be agonizing to your spirit, your family and your life. There is hope for patients with chronic head, neck, face and back pain. Millions are disabled with chronic pain. It i estimated that 100 million Americans have...
by Dr. Shapira | Mar 15, 2017 | Anxiety, autonomic cephalgias, Blog, Blog migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, chronic daly headache, Cluster Headache, Fibro SPG Block, hemicrania continua, migraine, SPG Block Anxiety, SPG Block Cluster Headache, SPG Block Migraine, SPG blocks, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks, TMJ, TMJ Chicago, Trigeminal Cervico-Complex, Trigeminal Nervous System, Trigeminal Vascular System |
Vasomotor Rhinitis and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Watery rhinorrhea that is easily triggered can be incredibly annoying as the nose apparently runs freely for no reason. Additionally, the symptom of watery rhinorrhea can triggered by hot/spicy food, cold air, and...
