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Migraines And Elderly
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Anyone, including children, with recurring or persistent headaches should consult a doctor. There are no blood tests or imaging techniques that can be used to diagnose migraine headaches. A diagnosis will be made on the basis of medical history and physical exam, and, if necessary, tests may be necessary to rule out other diseases or conditions that may be causing the headaches. It is important to choose a doctor who is sensitive to the needs of headache sufferers and aware of the...
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From Our Experts
An Elder’s Paranoia Affects the Caregiver
One of the many heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer's and other dementias is that the person with the disease can become paranoid. You see... Read more »
Celebrating Elder’s Anniversaries Can Be Painful
My mother always told me not to get married at Christmas time. She and my dad eloped December 26, 1940. It sounds very romantic. But they... Read more »
Medication Profile: Verapamil Used Off Label for Migraine
There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If verapamil has been prescribed for you,... Read more »
Migraines and Supplements: An Important GAO Report
Do you take herbal supplements for your Migraines, headaches, or other health issues? If so, you need to know about a new report from the... Read more »
Elderly Drivers and When To Stop Driving
If there is a number one question I get asked about aging parents, it's "How do I get them to stop driving?" When it comes to people... Read more »
From Our Sources
Elderly should not use NSAIDs long-term: experts
An expert panel of American Geriatrics Society is all but "crossing off" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from its list of recommended... Read more »
Some elderly heart failure patients get little help from meds,...
Elderly people suffering from a type of heart disease called diastolic heart failure do not seem to benefit from the commonly prescribed heart... Read more »
Going Barefoot Increases Risk of Falls in the Elderly
Elderly people who wear slippers or go barefoot are at an increased risk of falls--and possibly fractures--researchers at Harvard say. A study found... Read more »
Elderly should not use NSAIDs long-term: experts
Czech researchers have found that giving patients a cholesterol-busting statin drug during a coronary emergency can save lives and reduce the... Read more »
Migraines and Our Driver's License
I wrote last time about how Migr I wrote last time about how Migraines and driving, as well as some Migraine medications and driving, don't mix... Read more »
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