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The story of a life changed forever by chronic migraines
Added 09:48 10th November
This article was written by the spouse of a patient I treated for migraines with botulinum toxin, and it definitely helps to highlight the struggles associated with living with migraines.
The migraines my husband experiences have affected our family enormously. Many aspects of the lives of our two children, now in ...
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Tips for coping with migraines
Added 03:56 21st October
Recognising your triggers is the first step to living with migraines. Triggers can be different for everyone, but there are a few common themes, such as caffeine, chocolate, and bright lights.
Triggers are the ‘catalyst’ for your migraine, causing the blood vessel constriction and subsequent pain. Recognising your triggers and knowingly ...
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My transition from Ahmed Sadiq to The Eye Specialist
Added 10:40 13th October
As we travel along our medical careers (becoming more senior), it\'s surprising how our portfolio of practice narrows, even though we still have the ability to diagnosis and treat a whole range of conditions affecting the body.
As a medical student I was exposed to teaching and was examined in all ...
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The myriad ways I use Botox (Which even surprised a Botox scientist!)
Added 09:21 6th October1317889299.jpg&h=250)
There are presently only 3 manufacturers of Botulinum Toxin type A. These are Allergan, Ipsen and Merz.
It is commonly known as Botox, but that is the trade name for the version made by Allergan. That is why Botox is often written with a small trade mark symbol after it. I’ll be ...
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A surgeon in the community: The honour of being involved
Added 06:27 29th September
I was privileged to be asked several years to be a medical adviser to the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA) due to my interest and research publications in the eye problems that occur in facial palsy.
Acoustic neuroma, or surgery for it, can lead to facial palsy. I\\\'m therefore honoured whenever ...
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Migraines, while misunderstood, are about as common as diabetes and glaucoma! Botox and migraines explained
Added 12:24 8th September
It’s estimated that about 1-2% of people worldwide suffer from chronic migraine. That means it\'s about as common as glaucoma and nearly as common as diabetes!
Our patients who suffer from migraine headaches will know that migraine headaches have specific characteristics and symptoms different from normal headaches. The pain of migraine ...
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Some dislike photographs, the static image brings home the extent of their problem. Importance of the face
Added 08:13 25th August
The face is unparalleled in terms of its importance to a person\'s self-confidence and well-being. It follows that unplanned alterations to facial appearance can bring about psychological distress.After all, whenever we greet someone, socially or professionally, we tend to look at their face, and especially their eyes.That is the same ...
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