Those who do not suffer from migraines may not realize how incapacitating they can be. In fact, this condition ranks 6th on the list of the most disabling illnesses in the world. In America, 38 million people are said to have migraines, with 4 million having chronic migraines affecting them for more than 15 days [...]
Fibromyalgia (FM) is known for causing widespread pain throughout the body and is neurological in nature. Females are diagnosed 10 times more often than males with millions suffering around the world. Some other common symptoms are: Tender spots on the body Problems with memory and other cognitive issues Abnormal headaches and migraines Inability to sleep [...]
Fibromyalgia is a condition that is becoming more and more common. It is characterized by widespread muscle pain and tenderness, fatigue, and poor sleep. The reality for many fibromyalgia sufferers is that they are not able to keep up with the social lives of their friends or family members. Pain and energy levels can be [...]
Sciatic pain is described as a searing or sharp pain that is felt going down one of the legs and originating in the lower back. The sciatic nerve is one of the largest in the body. It has five nerves roots that have the potential to become irritated or even compressed when there is a [...]
Sciatica, a debilitating condition that often sends pain from the low back down the back of the leg, is more common than you might think. Up to 40% of people will experience a bout with sciatica in their lifetime. The truth is that people may experience the pain of sciatica in many different ways. Sciatica [...]
Vertigo is commonly described as a spinning sensation. As much as 10% of people living in America will experience this feeling. Those over age 40 are at higher risk for getting vertigo, with 2 out of every 5 people having it. In the 9 years from 1995 to 2004, those going to the emergency room [...]
What exactly is Meniere’s disease? It is a condition of the inner ear that includes the following symptoms: Vertigo – a spinning sensation Tinnitus – ringing in the ears A feeling of fullness in the affected ear Temporary hearing loss that may become permanent if not cared for properly Vertigo can arise suddenly and be [...]
Migraines are becoming more and more common in today’s world. Not just affecting those living in the USA, but around the entire world. It is estimated that 12% of those in the US have migraines. However, properly caring for migraines seems to elude those in the healthcare system. What works for one, often does not [...]
Migraines are devastating for those that suffer from them. It may be interesting to learn that a headache is only a symptom of a migraine. Migraines are neurological in nature, not actually headaches, although this is the most common symptom. There is still much debate about what actually causes a migraine to occur. Medical doctors [...]
When one thinks of fibromyalgia, they do not often think about ear problems in association with it. However, a team of researchers in Japan has found that earaches, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or ringing in the ear can mean that a person is suffering from fibromyalgia. The Journal of Clinical Rheumatology reported [...]
Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain throughout the body and extreme tiredness. Many wonder why it begins and whether there is any way to avoid it. Even those in the field of health care often ponder how to help their patients cope with this debilitating disease as it seems to be becoming more and more [...]
Back pain is extremely common. It's one of the leading causes of doctor visits, missed days at work, and disability. When you're experiencing pain in your mid or low back, the last thing you're likely to think about is your neck. However, the neck is oftentimes the root cause of a lot of back problems, [...]
