Study shows association between migraine and carpal tunnel syndrome, reports PRS Global Open
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are more than twice as likely to have migraine headaches, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery -- Global Open, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Ultrasound and Paraffin Therapy for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeUltrasound and Paraffin Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study examines the use of a wrist orthosis combined with therapeutic ultrasound or paraffin bath therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Did either method prove more effective? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Cold hands: Could it be Raynaud’s?
I used to enjoy cold weather and cold-weather activities. Not anymore. These days I find it harder and harder to keep my hands warm when I’m outside, even with an excellent pair of gloves. Sometimes my fingers turn white and become numb.
Those are the hallmarks of Raynaud’s syndrome (or disease or phenomenon). Named after the French physician who first described it in 1862, Raynaud’s is a problem in the body’s arteries. In most people with Raynaud’s, small arteries that bring oxygen-rich blood to the fingers spasm and close down in response to cold or stress. This reduces or cuts off blood flo...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - December 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Patrick J. Skerrett Tags: Men's Health Pain Management Women's Health cold hands Raynaud's syndrome Source Type: news
Weekend Wellness: Carpal tunnel affects hands, symptoms differ from arthritis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a job in which I make repetitive movements with my hand, and have had pain and numbness in my hand for years. I assumed it was due to osteoarthritis, which I was diagnosed with 20 years ago. But my doctor thinks it may be carpal tunnel syndrome. Are the two [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 15, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Amyloidosis – Can you help relieve the pressure?
Sourced from The Hysterectomy Association: Hysterectomy Association - Hysterectomy Association - hysterectomy, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (hrt) information and support for women.
Have you ever heard of amyloidosis? Don’t worry, I hadn’t either! The good news is you don’t have to be an expert on this rare and dangerous disease to help lighten the load of its victims.
Amyloidosis is a condition which causes an excessive build-up of proteins in the blood. These proteins form clusters called ‘amyloids’, which are deposited around the sufferer’s body, putting undue pressure on the system where they la...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 2, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health Conditions Amyloidosis invisible illness Source Type: news
'Seeing my own arm cut open? It was murder!': His novels are full of gory killings... but when Peter James had carpal tunnel surgery he just couldn't watch
Peter James, 65, from Sussex, creator of the Roy Grace Detective Superintendent series says his own operation for carpal tunnel syndrome was ‘stomach-churning’. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 31, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Meeting Maegan Glidden, author of Best Bitches: Guide for navigating complicated female relationships
We all know that having female friends can sometimes be dangerous water to inhabit. After all, as women we can sometimes have high expectations of ourselves on multiple fronts; looks, career, social life, family, friends, children, relationships etc … This week I’m really pleased to introduce Maegan Glidden, the author of Best Bitches, a book that helps you navigate those choppy waters!
The Maegan Glidden Interview
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
It is absolutely impossible for me to fall asleep without a blanket covering my ear. An unfortunate childhood event with a centipede has le...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 10, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview self help books Source Type: news
Meeting Maegan Glidden, author of Best Bitches: Guide for navigating complicated female relationships
We all know that having female friends can sometimes be dangerous water to inhabit. After all, as women we can sometimes have high expectations of ourselves on multiple fronts; looks, career, social life, family, friends, children, relationships etc … This week I’m really pleased to introduce Maegan Glidden, the author of Best Bitches, a book that helps you navigate those choppy waters!
The Maegan Glidden Interview
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
It is absolutely impossible for me to fall asleep without a blanket covering my ear. An unfortunate childhood event with a centipede has le...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 10, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview self help books Source Type: news
Carpal tunnel exercises: Can they relieve symptoms?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - June 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ASK THE DOCTOR: Do I need surgery to stop my wrist hurting?
Dr Martin Scurr weighs up the pros and cons of surgery for a 68-year-old carpal tunnel syndrome patient. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Carpal Tunnel Treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
It's called the carpal tunnel and it causes problems for lots of people. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we meet one of those people and hear from Dr. Sanj Kakar on how many find relief. To listen, click the link below. Carpal Tunnel Treatment (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 3, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Carpal Tunnel Master Program Review | Discover Hilma Volk’s Natural...
Carpal Tunnel Master Program designed by Hilma Volk is the latest program for those people who want to learn how to reverse or eliminate carpal tunnel syndrome naturally without needing physical...(PRWeb April 20, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/carpal-tunnel-master/review/prweb11776317.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 20, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism: Can it cause peripheral neuropathy?
Rarely, hypothyroidism can cause peripheral neuropathy, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. (Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - March 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Top Las Vegas Pain Management Clinic, Nevada Pain, Now Offering Over 5...
The leading Las Vegas pain management clinic, Nevada Pain, is now offering over 5 effective nonoperative carpal tunnel syndrome treatments. Therapies are provided by Board Certified pain management...(PRWeb March 05, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lasvegaspainmanagement/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/prweb11640405.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 5, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Carpal Tunnel Secrets Unleashed Review | New Solution For Treating...
Carpal Tunnel Secrets Unleashed designed by Geoffrey Hunt is the latest program that teaches people how to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) naturally and easily. Mark Kostner from the...(PRWeb December 14, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/carpal-tunnel/secrets-unleashed/prweb11423375.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
