Girl's brain tumour misdiagnosed for three years
Tia Gordon, 11, was given painkillers for tummy bugs and migraines before the tumour was discovered. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Girl, 11, misdiagnosed 30 times over three years before the real, and devastating, cause of her headaches and nausea was uncovered
Tia Gordon, 11, was misdiagnosed with sickness bugs and migraines was assessed by medics about 30 times before being told she had a brain tumour. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I'm getting zigzags in my vision - could this be a kind of migraine? DR ELLIE CANNON replies, and explains why a hair-loss drug may trigger libido problems
I keep experiencing an alarming problem where I get a zigzag wavy line before my eye which obscures my sight. While I don't get a headache when it occurs, I wonder if this is some sort of migraine? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Migraine drug could be offered to facial flush sufferers after success in trial
Around one in 20 people in the UK have the skin condition rosacea, which causes a hot and red face as well as spots. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Using acid reflux drugs like Prilosec linked to up to 70 percent higher risk of migraines, study warns
Using popular over-the-counter heartburn medications like TUMS or Prilosec raises your risk of suffering from migraines by up to 70 percent, a study from the University of Maryland suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

PPIs Tied to Migraine, Other Severe Headache Types PPIs Tied to Migraine, Other Severe Headache Types
Proton pump inhibitors, which are used to control acid reflux, are associated with an increased risk for migraine and other severe headache types, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q & amp;A: Managing migraine: What's right for me?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've dealt with migraine attacks for years. So has my mom. I typically manage by using over-the-counter pain medication that includes caffeine as soon as my symptoms begin. Then, if my migraine doesn't improve, I use a prescription triptan medication. But my headache days have been increasing, and my doctor suggested I try a newer preventive migraine medication. Can you please explain more about medication options? ANSWER: Migraine is a neurologic disorder.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

I thought I was just hungover - but doctors told me I had a year to live: Shock brain cancer diagnosis of 19-year-old supermarket worker who fell ill on girls' holiday to Zante
Ella Pick, 19, from Lincolnshire said she felt 'off' towards the end of a week-long trip to Zante. Later she began experiencing severe migraines and doctors said she had a brain tumour. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I thought I was hungover during a girls' holiday to Zante - but doctors said my symptoms were down to a brain tumour and that I had a year to live
Ella Pick, 19, from Lincolnshire said she felt 'off' towards the end of a week-long trip to Zante. Later she began experiencing severe migraines and doctors said she had a brain tumour. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why the Dems ’ latest special election win adds to GOP headaches
When Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins resigned to become president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, his party was relatively optimistic about holding onto his New York district. As NBC News reported, the results of the congressional special election to fill the vacancy suggest Democrats’…#brianhiggins #buffalo #democrats #westseneca #buffalonews #republicans #capitolhill #newyorks #mikegallagher #wisconsin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pfizer plans direct-to-consumer platform for Covid and migraine drugs
US pharma group follows Eli Lilly with website for patients to obtain medication online#elililly (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed rates
The Federal Reserve has promised to be "data driven" in deciding when to cut interest rates. But some of the recent economic data has the central bank driving in circles. Economic growth is slowing. But hiring appears to be…#federalreserve #chicagofed #austangoolsbee #commercedepartment #ernietedeschi #yalebudgetlab #orenklachkin #nationwide #jeromepowell #labordepartment (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Using acid reflux drugs like Prilosec raise risk of migraine by up to 70 percent, study warns
Using popular over-the-counter heartburn medications like TUMS or Prilosec raises your risk of suffering from migraines by up to 70 percent, a study from the University of Maryland suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Headache, Migraine, and Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy Headache, Migraine, and Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy
Christoph Diener provides recent updates on headache in children, migraine drugs, and antiepileptic drugs during pregnancyMedscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Covishield Side Effects: What's TTS syndrome, symptoms, and danger signs you shouldn't ignore
Covishield TTS: AstraZeneca has acknowledged the potential TTS side effects from its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, used widely in India. TTS, Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is rare but serious, marked by blood clots and low platelet levels. Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, and chest pain. Dr. Jayadevan emphasizes awareness, stressing early treatment for effective management. AstraZeneca's admission follows reports of TTS linked to adenovirus vector vaccines. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news