Borderline Personality Disorder can be an intense and scary condition. Many people suffer from this disorder without ever knowing about it. Dating a man with BPD can be very difficult as well. Many men believe that their partners are going to abandon them or leave them at the drop of a hat. Many men who … Read more
There Are Many Woes of Pregnancy Sure, your family and friends can be sympathetic, but they’re not the ones rushing to the bathroom with morning sickness, dealing with backaches and swollen feet, or pushing through the fatigue of carrying another human life. Foot rubs and words of encouragement are always appreciated, but they do nothing … Read more
What is Fibromyalgia? According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, fibromyalgia affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States alone. Of these, approximately 80 to 90 percent are women, according to the NFA. Fibromyalgia is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by the chronic pain it imposes. It is classified as a rheumatoid disorder but does not … Read more
When medical conditions present similar symptoms, a diagnosis can take weeks or months of extensive testing. This is particularly true of conditions that cause muscle and joint pain. Proper diagnosis is essential to developing an effective treatment plan. Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are prime examples of medical conditions that present similar symptoms. A person with … Read more
“Oh, my aching neck!” If you are one of the thousands of people who suffer neck pain along with a variety of other symptoms, you may have cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy. Many people initially assume that they have slept in an awkward fashion or otherwise injured their neck, yet the pain never goes away. However, there … Read more
The Ins and Outs of Muscle Spasms: What They Are and What Causes Them The body houses an intricate system of chemicals, tissues, and processes, all of which work in a coordinated fashion. When one or more of these systems suffer, any number of problems can develop, including muscle spasms. Anywhere from 650 to 800 muscles … Read more
The staff at the WebMD website define lupus as an autoimmune disorder, which means it is caused by the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. Researchers have not yet determined what causes lupus, but they suspect a combination of environmental, genetic, and physiological factors. They have learned that some medications can cause lupus-like symptoms and cause … Read more
One Spoon at a Time: A Guide to Autoimmune Disorders But you don’t look sick. Those who suffer from autoimmune disorders often hear that they don’t look sick because they have no visible symptoms. While friends, family, and even doctors may be well-meaning, saying this invalidates the illness. So, Christine Miserandino, an award-winning blogger who … Read more
Back spasms are a serious medical condition that you should be aware of. They often result when a muscle is overworked or torn, causing inflammation. This inflammation then causes the nerves along your muscles to contract and tighten, causing the spasm. Below, is a guide on the best treatment for your back muscle spasms. Causes … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder most commonly characterized by chronic muscle pain and fatigue. The exact cause of this disorder has been debated by the medical community, leading some to doubt its validity as a “real” disease. For patients experiencing symptoms that certainly feel real, but may have no apparent physical cause, neurological involvement presents … Read more