New gadget to zap agonising ‘cluster’ headaches using an electric current to the neck is now available on the NHS in a boost for thousands of sufferers GammaCore is a device that delivers an electric current to block pain signals Cluster headaches are a relatively rare condition but device can prevent them Between one and … Read more
A new mother has told how she suffers agonising headaches whenever she stands up due to fluid leaking from her brain after suffering a small tear to her spinal cord during a caesarean – meaning she now has to lie down constantly. Victoria Conn, 29, from Newtownards, Co Down, suffered a rare cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak … Read more
Are you suffering pattern glare? The little-known eye condition that leaves sufferers with permanent nausea and headaches – and how it can be fixed Pattern glare is where people feel discomfort when looking at particular patterns Symptoms of pattern glare include headaches, pain, light sensitivity and nausea It can be triggered by simple stripes right … Read more
Scientists claim to have found a cure for hangovers in the form of a pill which can be bought for as little as 15p. It contains an chemical called L-cysteine, one of many amino acids already present in the body and also used to extend the shelf-life of bread. Researchers tested the tablet on a … Read more
A woman who had 16 brain tumours admits she thought her headaches and sleepless nights were down to her being a new mother. Lisa Shurety, 39, from Waltham Abbey, Essex, was given just five months to live when cancerous tumours were discovered in her brain, pelvis and lungs after she collapsed in February 2018. The … Read more
Smartphone users who suffer from regular headaches and migraines use more painkillers but find less relief, study shows Researchers surveyed 400 people who get headaches or migraines regularly The team asked the participants to detail their device and painkiller usage Smartphone users tend to take nearly twice as many pills as non-users However, they appear to … Read more