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  • 1Headache Clinic, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache
|October 16, 2004
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Idiopathic stabbing headache (ISH), a type of sharp head pain, often resists standard treatment. This study found gabapentin effective for young patients with indomethacin-resistant ISH.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Idiopathic stabbing headache (ISH) presents as brief, severe jabs, typically in the trigeminal nerve's ophthalmic division.
  • ISH affects all age groups and shares features with migraine and tension-type headaches.
  • Current management is limited, with indomethacin being a first-line option, though up to 35% of patients experience therapeutic failure.

Observation:

  • This report details four pediatric and adolescent cases of young-onset ISH.
  • These patients exhibited resistance to indomethacin treatment.

Findings:

  • All four patients with indomethacin-resistant ISH demonstrated significant improvement with gabapentin therapy.
  • Gabapentin shows promise as an alternative treatment for refractory ISH in young individuals.

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Implications:

  • Gabapentin may be a viable therapeutic option for managing indomethacin-resistant idiopathic stabbing headache, particularly in younger populations.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy and safety of gabapentin for ISH management.
  • This finding could expand treatment options for patients with this debilitating headache condition.