Abstract |
Significantly lower met-enkephalin levels were found in CSF from cluster headache sufferers as compared to age-matched healthy volunteers, whereas it was not possible to demonstrate any clear-cut difference for beta-endorphin. CSF opioid levels may rise following manual or electroacupuncture. It was studied whether traditional Chinese (manual) acupuncture affected CSF levels of met-enkephalin or beta-endorphin in these patients, and to what extent this treatment would be beneficial for the headache. A significant rise in lumbar CSF met-enkephalin levels was found, whereas no clear change in beta-endorphin levels was obtained. The treatment was, however, of little value in preventing the headache.
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Authors | J E Hardebo, R Ekman, M Eriksson |
Journal | Headache
(Headache)
Vol. 29
Issue 8
Pg. 494-7
(Sep 1989)
ISSN: 0017-8748 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2529227
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Enkephalin, Methionine
- beta-Endorphin
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Topics |
- Acupuncture Therapy
- Adult
- Aged
- Cluster Headache
(cerebrospinal fluid, therapy)
- Enkephalin, Methionine
(cerebrospinal fluid)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Vascular Headaches
(cerebrospinal fluid)
- beta-Endorphin
(cerebrospinal fluid)
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