August 2021

Although less potent than other opioids, codeine still causes very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly.Codeine is an opiate used in pain relievers and cough medicines. Although sometimes available as a single ingredient…

Sumatriptan is a generic prescription drug. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it to treat migraine in adults.Migraine is a disease that can cause severe headaches and other symptoms, such as nausea. Some people have sensory…

When listing common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), migraine attacks are usually not included. However, some research has suggested that people with MS have a higher incidence of certain headaches, such as migraine.While migraine is…

Debilitating depression occurs when a person suffers from particularly severe or prolonged depression. It can have a serious effect on the quality of life and the ability to function, but treatments are available. Anyone with debilitating…

Three people share their experiences with chronic disease and what they've learned about finding treatments that really help them.The year of the headacheAnikah Salim had a headache in September 2014. No big deal. She suffered from…

Photophobia refers to increased sensitivity to light, which can lead to pain or avoidance. People with the condition find normal light to be too bright.Migraines and dry eyes are common causes photophobia. Additional causes include an…

Drug overdoses kill hundreds of people in Saskatchewan. (Dan Zakreski / CBC - image credit) The names are both mysterious and familiar: fentanyl, carfentanyl, hydromorphone, oxycodone. Familiar because they appear regularly in…

The names are both mysterious and familiar: fentanyl, carfentanyl, hydromorphone, oxycodone. Familiar because they appear regularly in stories about Saskatchewan's opioid crisis and overdose deaths. Mysterious because, beyond reading in a…

It was just before midnight on April 6 when the nursing station at the Federal Correctional Hospital in Butner, North Carolina, received a call about an inmate crying for help.When a nurse arrived at cell 5420D, she looked inside and saw…

Getting enough, good quality sleep can help prevent and treat headaches. Various studies have linked lack of sleep to different types of headaches.Getting enough sleep is an integral part of good health. When a person sleeps, their body…