Fibromyalgia, while gaining more and more prevalence, still remains a mystery among the medical community. Those suffering hope that the money and time going into studying this condition will eventually lead to a satisfying answer for their pain. One recent study observed those with fibromyalgia and noted that the way they perceive touch is different […]
One may be concerned that if he has one seizure, he will continue to have them throughout the rest of his life. This is not necessarily the case. Out of every 10 people, 1 will have a seizure and never have another. Often it depends on why the seizure occurred. This brings about a question […]
Acid reflux is a horrible condition to live with. The journal Circulation printed an article informing consumers about medications provided to care for this problem. It noted that protein pump inhibitors (PPIs) could cause one’s blood vessels to narrow, possibly leading to high blood pressure and weakening the heart. PPIs include such popular drugs as […]
There are usually two hallmark symptoms associated with fibromyalgia – widespread pain or tenderness and extreme fatigue. Disturbances in sleep might even lead to a vicious cycle of experiencing more pain, which in turn leads to poorer and poorer sleep. There are a few things you can incorporate into your daily routine to help with […]
It may be hard to believe, but vertigo affects 40% of people over the age of 40. Vertigo has been described as a sensation that the person or the things around the person are spinning or otherwise moving. It may only last a few minutes or as long as a few hours at a time. […]
Sciatica is an irritation of the sciatic nerve located in the lower region of the back. It is known for: Hip pain Tingling and numbness in the legs Pain in the lower back and down the affected leg It may seem strange, but the actual cause of sciatica may be located much higher in the […]
For some, headaches come and go. They may not recur for a few days or even months. However, there are others who have headaches on an almost daily basis. If one has headaches for more than 15 days during a 30-day period, this is considered a chronic headache condition. These headaches can be put into […]
An increase in migraines is seen during the summer months. Why is this so? There can be a number of reasons. Here are some of the most common ones: Sunlight: The sun is much brighter during summer days. It is a good idea to get a decent pair of sunglasses that are polarized. Another suggestion […]
Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear and comes along with a variety of debilitating symptoms. This condition can affect one’s day to day living. Symptoms include: Ringing in the ears (called tinnitus) Dizziness or vertigo Headaches A feeling of fullness in the affected ear Hearing loss This can last for 20 minutes […]
It used to be that people suffering with back pain and achy joints could point their finger at changes in the weather. Changes in temperature, humidity, and air pressure have long been blamed for aggravating these conditions, but a study of 1,350 back pain and arthritis patients showed no association between their pain and the […]
