Migraine

can affect metabolic rate, hair growth, fertility and overall health. Symptoms are widespread ranging from weight gain, facial hair or even making a woman infertile. For me, the symptoms weren’t a pair of size twenty pants, or a beard. I had daily migraines that often affected my eyesight leading to blackouts and basically a painful existence. Due to the symptoms, or should I say my inability to cope with the symptoms, Freshman and Sophomore year were difficult for me. Which unfortunately…

A major controversial issue occurring in the United States today is the medical marijuana debate. Currently, the medical use of marijuana is legal in 23 states and Washington D.C. Most states and the federal government believe that legalizing marijuana is simply too dangerous. Despite the many benefits medical marijuana offers to severely ill patients, opposers believe medical marijuana use will eventually lead to recreational use. Protestants against marijuana argue the benefits have not yet…

a patient that I wrote about in my differential diagnosis paper. After she was prescribed low dose anitdepresants, and ENT treated her recurrent sinus infection and DSH transferred her to school closer to home with our recommendation, she is now migraine free. In fact, I saw her 2/28 for well-women exam, she taking her Amitriptyline 10mg PO nightly, she is going to school and she seemed happy overall. I also saw her twin boys who were 14 years old for well-child checks. Per report, the boys were…

the DDS. CASE DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 45-year-old claimant is filing a DIB claim alleging disability due Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, Raynaud's Syndrome, chronic regional pain syndrome, chronic migraines, madelung's deformity, PTSD; panic, anxiety disorder, vertigo, and tendonitis of the left ankle as of 08/26/2014. The evidence in file shows the claimant has a history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hand tremors and headaches. At the MSE she walked…

People all over the world for hundreds of years have relied on Cannabis to soothe their aches and relieve their pains despite the fact that it is still considered an illegal drug in most places. As the buzz to legalize the ancient miracle herb increases, the louder the conversation becomes about how awesome the benefits are. Believe it or not there are countless ailments that can be treated and sometimes cured simply by enjoying a little marijuana. Here are a few you never thought of: Asthma-…

What does the classic triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus correctly consists of? A: Gait disturbance, aphasia, dementia • The reason this is the wrong answer is because aphasia is not consider to be part of the triad in normal pressure hydrocephalus. It is possible for some patient exhibit symptoms of aphasia, agnosia and apraxia which are known as cortical features. B: Gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, dementia • Normal Pressure hydrocephalus is a condition caused by enlarged…

of a command brief team. One day, out of the blue, the NCOIC complained of migraine headaches and stated he could not brief command leadership shortly before his early morning brief. The MSgt’s short-notice announcement forced the Lt Col to immediately move another Airman into the NCOIC’s place to brief and forced the Lt Col to revamp the brief schedule. In the following days, the MSgt continued to complain of migraine headaches and added a new dimension by stating he could not drive in snow…

happening inside of you?” My fascination with pathology extends far back into my childhood, when I was in and out of the hospital being treated for a peculiar set of symptoms. When I was finally diagnosed with gastroenteritis, abdominal migraines, and cluster migraines at the ripe age of 11, I had no idea what any of those words actually meant. This was the beginning of an arduous, yet life-changing chain of events. To be blunt, I have no lack of motivation. In the past, however, I have been…

thyroid, seizures, a bleeding disorder, a history of gallstones, or if you are older than 65 or younger than 16.Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you use especially antidepressants, narcotic pain medicine, or migraine headache medicines.Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medication for 4 weeks along with a low calorie diet.Patients of the following illnesses should not take this medicine as it will have serious and…

mother to child in the womb. If left untreated, which is common in Australia as its victims are refused treatment, this disease becomes chronic and can cause symptoms such as memory loss, chronic fatigue, severe muscle aches and pains, seizures, migraines, facial paralysis, vision and hearing problems, digestive…