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Cerebrospinal fluid pressure may be problem in CFS

Abstract   Objective Unsuspected idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is found in a significant minority of patients attending clinics with named headache syndromes, if it is specifically sought out. Chronic fatigue syndrome is frequently associated with headache. Could the same be … Continue reading

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Headaches (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) & CFS

Research Abstract Introduction: Headache is common in chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition of unknown cause in which there are no clinical signs. Fatigue is common in idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a headache condition of unknown cause in which the only clinical … Continue reading

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Painkillers are the cause of millions of headaches

The BBC reports the launch of the first NICE guidelines for the managment of headaches: Up to a million people in the UK have “completely preventable” severe headaches caused by taking too many painkillers, doctors have said. They said some … Continue reading

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