BACKGROUND: @entity239 ( @entity239 ), a disorder characterized by diffuse @entity158 , @entity1295 , and a variety of other symptoms, is thought to derive from dysfunction of the central nervous system. Neuromodulation is a technique to treat @entity158 from a variety of causes, including @entity6220 (CNS). Occipital nerve stimulation is a neuromodulation technique currently under study to treat various @entity2704 . This study examines a technique of neurostimulation that appears to affect the @entity158 and symptoms of @entity239 . OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a new technique of peripheral neurostimulation of the C2 scalp area on @entity158 , @entity1295 , @entity308 , and quality of life in @entity239 @entity1 . METHODS: In total, 12 @entity1 (nine females and three males; mean age 48 years) who met criteria for @entity239 , and with comorbid @entity2794 , were trialed and implanted with this C2 area stimulation technique. Outcome was prospectively studied with standard evaluation tools at baseline, 3 and 6 months post implant. RESULTS: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) @entity158 levels for @entity239 -related @entity158 decreased significantly at 6 months, and @entity158 colored in also decreased dramatically. Chronic @entity1295 and @entity308 as assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory and Fatigue Impact Scale were markedly improved. Overall quality of life as assessed by the Health Survey Short Form 36 (SF-36) was markedly improved. There were no infectious or technical complications. CONCLUSION: C2 area scalp stimulation may diminish @entity158 and related symptoms in @entity1 with @entity239 .

C2 area neurostimulation: a surgical treatment for XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity6220 :: ('MESH:D020279', 'Disease') :: ['disorders of the central nervous system'] @entity239 :: ('MESH:D005356', 'Disease') :: ['Fibromyalgia', 'FM'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depression'] @entity1295 :: ('MESH:D005221', 'Disease') :: ['fatigue'] @entity2704 :: ('MESH:D008881', 'Disease') :: ['migraine headache disorders'] @entity2794 :: ('MESH:D020773', 'Disease') :: ['headache disorder'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain-drawing total area and number of areas', 'pain']
@entity239 :: (MESH:D005356,Disease) :: ['fibromyalgia']
