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November 20, 2024
The “MigrainMiracle” seems to have won over many migraine sufferers. But is this cooling cap really miraculous? The response from Dr Gérald Kierzek, medical director of Doctissimo.
On the networks, we only see him! The MigrainMiracle, this famous little black cooling cap, helps fight against nasty migraines. But is the reputation of this new miracle gadget justified? Our expert’s answer.
An anti-migraine cap made from a medical gel
On the site MigraineMiraclethe hat is described as an anti-migraine remedy “natural and healthy“, allowing “the 180 degree compression of its M3 gel“. A “cooling” or “heating” medical gel, depending on needs.
“Just put it in the microwave for 20 seconds or in the freezer for 1 hour” to benefit from its benefits, specifies the brand.
The biggest advantage of this hat? It avoids the use of ice packs which “flow everywhere“and cause”freezer burn“. Said hat is also made with ice silk (a breathable elastic material) which also protects from light, a known migraine trigger.
Internet users with migraines won over?
But does it really work? On paper, users seem won over.
- “I bought this hat. This helps partially calm migraines if it is applied at the first symptoms.“, confirms @veronique.fiorese64.
- Another Internet user, @NannyG, reveals that her “husband uses it and swears by it“.
- A last one even questions its lack of visibility. “Why is no one talking about this mask? I wish I had it decades ago when I was diagnosed with migraines…“
However, this solution leaves one doubtful, as it is so highlighted on social networks.
Should we adopt MigrainMiracle? “Why not” says Dr Kierzek
To quickly calm a migraine, “a quiet, dark place is necessary“, affirms the medical director of Doctissimo. “Applying a cold cloth to your forehead and temples, while gently massaging these areas is also recommended. he advises.
“These ancestral means are finally brought together in these masks“, admits the doctor. The main quality of this cap: “It has no side effects other than missing something other than a migraine and therefore missing out on necessary treatments.” warns the medical expert.
As a precaution, it is therefore essential to consult a doctor beforehand.”because treatments background” or “very early treatments” exist.
In summary, Dr. Gérald Kierzek is not reluctant to use this cap – provided that it does not delay treatment.
Also be careful not to have too many expectations from this type of gadget because “it may work well in some and not in others because there is great interindividual variability”, concludes the medical director of Doctissimo.
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