Cefaly: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Cefaly?
Cefaly has been medically endorsed and designed to deliver effective and fast relief to sufferers of migraine and cluster/tension headaches. As well as this, the product provides a host of benefits to sufferers of trigeminal neuralgia and frontal sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses). The unit itself is work around the head like a pair of spectacles, transmitting electrical impulses, using an electrode patch that has been fitted just between the eyebrows. The product then works upon the trigeminal nerves toward the frontal area of the face.
Q. As consumers, can we trust the product?
In addition to evidence from clinical trials, the product can be trusted, and bears the CE Medical mark, thus meaning that disparate official bodies have checked that the product complies with European laws applicable to all medical devices, (93/42 EEC.).
Q. Can Cefaly be used to treat children?
Children aged 8 and over, are able to use Cefaly, but only when supervised by an adult. For children under this age, the child’s paediatrician must get in touch with SXT-Med’s medical department to discuss any recommended usage.
Q. Are pregnant women able to use Cefaly?
Cefaly can be used by pregnant women, with no added implications.
Q. Can patients who utilise a pace-maker, use Cefaly?
Any patient, reliant on devices such as a pace-maker, can use Cefaly, with no adverse effect.
Q. Approximately how long will it take to increase the positive effects?
A higher intensity will require a higher dosage. However it must be noted that the level of effectiveness will vary in patients. However in general, once a patient becomes more used to the treatment, the intensity must be increased for six to 8 months, in order to raise effectiveness.
Q. During which circumstances, can Cefaly not be used?
It is imperative that Cefaly is not used when driving. In addition:
- It must not be used if the patient has any recent injury to the skull or face
- It must not be used if the patient is suffering from any skin condition on the forehead
Q. What will I receive as part of the Cefaly Package?
Cefaly offers a host of additions and comes complete with:
- Carry case
- Fitted batteries (2x1.5V AAA alkaline batteries)
- Cleansing wipes and Skin electrode
- Easy to follow user Manual
- CE marked medical device with 2 year warranty
Q. How will I benefit from the use of Cefaly?
As a product, Cefaly will induce an array of pleasant sensations and a relaxing sense of wellbeing. It can be used on the move (excluding when driving). It will leave you invigorated with an overall reduction of painful headaches.
Q. Does the product actually work and is it user friendly?
Cefaly has been proven to work, and has been tested during a host of clinical trials:
- 95% of people using Cefaly found the product easy to use
- 87% reported a marked improvement
- 79% of felt their overall use of medical drugs were reduced
- 2 out of 3 tension headaches were stopped
- 65% of headaches were prevented or stopped after 20 minutes of treatment with Cefaly
- 66% of pain reduced after 20 – 40 minutes with the product.
- 59% of painful headaches reduced
- 1 in 4 migraine attacks are controlled by Cefaly’s programme
