Can getting a daith piercing help with migraines?

Question

Many people say that since getting a daith piercing their chronic migraines have gone down. Is this piercing really the solution to so many peoples problems?

Comments

While many people report relief from chronic migraines after getting a daith piercing, there is no scientific evidence to support this as an effective treatment. The belief likely stems from the piercing's location, which is near an acupuncture pressure point thought to alleviate headaches. However, experts suggest that any perceived benefits are likely due to the placebo effect.

Healthcare professionals caution against relying on daith piercings as a migraine treatment, emphasizing that migraines are complex and best managed through medically approved approaches. If you suffer from chronic migraines, consult a healthcare provider to explore proven treatment options tailored to your condition.

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I think this is a very interesting topic and it just depends on how your migraines are. From my own conversations with people I have heard it help some people and then others it does not. for instance my mom has very bad, frequently occurring migraines and she got a daith, in return it has not really helped.

Answer 1

cool article! I personally don't relate to having migraines or this specific piercing but I actually know a few people who have had success with this piercing and resolving of their pain and chronic migraines. However, the American Migraine Foundation states that there is no real evidence that supports daith piercings having any effect on migraines, they say it is anecdotal.

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/daith-piercings-101/

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I appreciate the added anecdote, however I wish you had added more than one source to your factcheck. A very reliable source is used, which is good but you could also benefit from elaboration.

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This is a good fact check, as it lines up with what is said in the article the claim comes from as well. I think including that section of the article, where it says it is likely a placebo and no clinical trials have been done to prove or corroborate this idea would make your claim stronger, as combining the sources indicates conclusive evidence in disagreement with the original claim.

Answer 2

This article is from The Ohio State University medical center, which is likely to be a credible source, coming from an established educational institution. In this article, the author says that while this claim is not backed by many researchers due to lack of random controlled experiments, it originated from acupuncture techniques that indicates the earring can act as a pressure point on a certain part of the ear that helps with migraines. This method is a nonconventional approach/alternative medicine in comparison to medical treatment of migraines. Similar pain treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal, and massage therapy are not supported by medical studies, but are used by many people to alleviate discomfort. Therefore, getting this piercing to treat pain is not supported by science and medical professionals, but can be a method that people turn to based on personal experience. These methods of pain relief are not replacements for medically based treatment, but can be helpful.

Answer 3

The claim that getting a daith piercing helps with migraines can be proven as false despite the fact that some people experience less migraines after getting the piercing. For example, the article provides some evidence that shows that getting the daith piercing has helped some people with their migraine issues. The article also provides evidence that experts think that getting the piercing is a "placebo effect", which means that the person just thinks that the piercing is helping with their migraines, when in reality they aren't. Another article found that while acupuncture is a common remedy for headaches, there is no real evidence that shows that getting the piercing will help with migraines. The article even goes a step further and says the going to a, "nonmedical third party is not a solution to migraine pain.". With that being said, the claim that getting a daith piercing helps reduce migraines can be proven as false. 

Information from: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/daith-piercings101/#:~:text=The%20Cleveland%20Clinic%20says%20there,a%20solution%20to%20migraine%20pain.