An association has been found between carpal tunnel syndrome and migraine headaches. A study has found that carpal tunnel sufferers are twice more likely to suffer from migraine headaches than those without the condition. Additionally, the association is also seen in migraine headache sufferers having a higher risk of suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. The findings work as evidence to support the idea that nerve decompression surgery may be an effective means to treat migraine headaches.
For the study researchers analyzed data from close-to 26,000 Americans who responded to a national health survey. Part of the questions asked whether or not a person had carpal tunnel syndrome during the past year and if they had experienced migraine headaches during that time.
