Olympics Managers Train GP Volunteers 'How To Prescribe Paracetamol'
According to a report in industry health magazine Pulse, doctors have been forced to sit through a surreal' training session - in how to prescribe paracetamol.
Pulse writes that doctors were left ‘dumbstruck’ as they sat through a mandatory training session.
Gerada added: “If they’re being taught to prescribe paracetamol that’s a bit insulting. I suspect they’ve been thrown into a group of mixed medical expertise, so the training has to be general."
Pulse reported that surgeons and dentists were also in the session, including Tony Kilcoyne, a dentist and a member of the General Dental Council.
He told Pulse it was a ‘surreal' moment: ‘When that happened you could hear a pin drop. Everyone here knows how to do it. It was almost insulting.'
Clare Gerada told HuffPost Lifestyle: “I take my hat off to these doctors who are volunteering. They don’t get accommodation, or tickets, or even a chance to see the opening ceremony dress rehearsal - so I do think their time should be used appropriately.
“That said, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and I wish I was joining them.”
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How To Ease, Treat And Prevent Migraines
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Prescribed Medication
If you suffer from regular migraines, your doctor might prescribe you acute (treatment) and prophylactic (prevention) medicine. You may be given the following: <strong>Anticonvulsant</strong>, such as divaloproex sodium (sodium valproate), topiramate or gabapentin <strong>Antidepressant</strong>, such as amitriptyline <strong>Antihistimine</strong>, such as cyproheptadine <strong>Beta-blockers</strong>, such as propranolol, metoprolol, timolol, nadolol <strong>Anti-inflammatory drug</strong>, such as pizotefen Not all medication has to be prescibred as you can get the following non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) over-the-counter: Apisrin Ibuprofen Paracetamol Codeine
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Self-Help
If you don't want to take medication and prefer to treat the problem mechanically, you can try the following at home: <strong>Change your temperature.</strong> Try applying an icepack, or a hot water bottle, to the painful area. Hot or cold showers and a long soak in the bath does help some sufferers, or try soaking the hands and feet in hot or cold water. <strong>Apply pressure.</strong> Try applying pressure to the pulse points on the side of the forehead or neck to relieve the headache. <strong>Moderate exercise.</strong> Experts claim that easy exercise, like swimming and brisk walking, can have a therapeutic effect on migraines. <strong>Keep a diary.</strong> Note down symptoms, date and time of attacks and what you've eaten and drunk. This will help you identify possible triggers.
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Salt Supply
Lack of sodium can be pinpointed as a cause of migraines and could explain why migraine sufferers crave a salty snack after an attack. In moderation, salt can have health benefits, so if you feel the onset of a migraine developing, add a tiny amount of salt into a glass of water and sip slowly.
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Complementary Therapy
Some migraine sufferers swear by complementary treatments like the following: <strong>Acupuncture.</strong> A type of alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of thin needles in the body, stimulating the anatomical locations under the skin called acupuncture points. <strong>Chiropractic.</strong> Helps treat and prevent neuromusculoskeletal condition by manipulating the spine, joints and soft tissue. <strong> Homoeopathy.</strong> A form of alternative natural medicine that treats patients with liquid 'remedies' that apparently help relieve pain. <strong>Herbalism.</strong> An old traditional form of medicine made entirely of plants and plant extracts which help relieve pain and discomfort from within.
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Drink More
It sounds obvious, but a big cause of migraines is down to dehydration. It's currently recommended that people drink between six to eight glasses of water a drink to help keep the body functioning properly.
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Botox
Botox injections were licensed in 2010 to be used on people suffering from severe headaches and migraines. Although the evidence surrounding this treatment is still inconclusive, previous clinical trials have proved that it makes a difference if administered regularly. The treatment is currently available privately and costs between £400 to £600.
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