Peds Neuro NP

Avoid these 3 MAJOR mistakes while flying with prescribed medications:
1. Checking meds. Keep them w/ you in carry-on.
2. Putting meds in unlabeled containers. Keep them in clearly labeled bottles from pharmacy.
3. Leaving refrigerated meds at room temp. Bring insulated bag per airline policy.

If you could ask your child's neurologist anything, what would you ask?

I didn't make it this year but have loved watching all the coverage!! 💚🧠

Previously I focused my social media efforts on childhood migraines. My role as a #pediatricneurology NP has shifted & im working mostly inpatient now, which means I tend to see more seizures and other acute neurologic problems. Would you like to see more variety? Cover more peds neuro cases?

Is your child is experiencing frequent headaches or #migraines, have they had any labs checked? There are some basic labs that can be drawn that can help identify underlying causes of your child's headaches. I will break these down in my next post.

Part 2: Answer to yesterday's case 👉🏽👉🏽 TOMATOES 🍅

Tomatoes are part of the nightshade veg family which (for sensitive individuals) can cause inflammation.

Tomatoes contain histamine and tyramine, compounds that can trigger #migraines.

Some people respond well to a low histamine/tyramine diet.

Bingo!

Stick around tomorrow for part two to learn about what surprising food was causing his headaches and why. And no, it wasn't anything "unhealthy!" Hint: it's a vegetable.

Part 1: I recently had a patient with daily headaches. His labs/imaging were normal. We tried supplements including magnesium, coq10, & riboflavin which would initially help but eventually his headaches would return. At our last visit his headaches were completely gone after eliminating THIS food👉🏽

Likewise! I'm very excited to be part of this amazing community of neurology experts!

Section 504 Protections for Students with Migraine Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal civil rights law that protects students from disability-based discrimination in schools (including preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions) that receive Federal financial assistance. Under Section 504, a student with migraine can be a student with a disability for purposes of Section 504 if the student’s migraine substantially limits one or more of the student’s major life activities. 34 C.F.R. § 104.3(j)(1)(i). What is migraine? According to the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, migraine is a medical condition commonly characterized by severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and/or increased sensitivity to light, noise, or odor. Symptoms can also include motor challenges, vertigo, mood changes, fatigue, confusion, and visual impairments. Individuals with migraine experience migraine attacks – periods of time when migraine symptoms are active. The frequency and duration of migraine attacks can vary significantly from person to person. Although triggers can differ among people with migraine, they may include lights, sounds, and odors. Can a student with migraine have a disability under Section 504? Yes. A student with migraine has a disability if their migraine substantially limits one or more of their major life activities. Migraine can, for example, substantially limit the operation of the neurological and brain systems, which are major bodily functions, and therefore major life activities under Section 504. 29 U.S.C. § 705(20)(B) (incorporating 42 U.S.C. § 12102(2)(B)). Migraine can also affect an individual’s seeing, speaking, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating, which are all major life activities under Section 504. 29 U.S.C. § 705(20)(B)...

Children with #migraine are finally protected in the U.S!!!! I've had migraine since I was 2 years old. Most teachers, and nurses, didn't believe how debilitating my migraine attacks could be. In 2025, children no longer have to face that shame. Full alt text first slide #health #childhoodmigraine

....migraine in school continued.

Childhood migraines can interfere with academics and sports. Is your child struggling in school due to headaches? #migraine #pediatricneurology #headache #childhoodmigraine