Magnet Therapy a New and Innovative way to treat pain with Fibromyalgia

Magnet Therapy for fibromyalgia

Magnet therapy has two main forms which are innovative in helping patients fight their fibromyalgia symptoms. Transcranial magnet stimulation, or TMS, is a physician based magnet therapy provided in a hospital setting and can offer great relief for the psychological aspects of fibromyalgia. Other magnet therapies are offered through small clinics and result in magnets … Read more

Strokes and Muscle Spasms: Are They Related?

Strokes and Muscle Spasms

Strokes are not caused by muscle spasms- however, in many cases, stroke survivors will experience some level of muscle spasticity- or muscle spasms. Keep in mind that no matter what the level of spasticity you are experiencing, there are treatments that are available to you. Why Does Muscle Spasticity Occur? While muscle spasms are common, … Read more

Best Medical Options for Treating Interstitial Cystitis

interstitial cystitis treatment medications

The condition that is most commonly referred to as painful bladder syndrome is actually a condition known in the medical realm as interstitial cystitis. This is a condition that is characterized by pressure and pain in the bladder and in some cases, pelvic pain that ranges from a mild discomfort to an excruciating pain. Your … Read more

Can Celiac Disease Affect Your Period?

Celiac Disease and Endometriosis

These days, with the increase in knowledge regarding celiac disease, more and more researchers in the medical community are beginning to understand that intolerance to gluten, or celiac disease, has an effect on nearly every system in the body- including the reproductive system. There is some evidence that indicates that both men and women who … Read more

Symptoms of Lumbar Sciatica

Symptoms of Lumbar Sciatica

The condition of sciatica is one that is characterized by pain radiating down the sciatic nerve, which begins in your lower back and travels through your hips and behind and then down each of your legs. In most cases, the condition of sciatica will have an effect on only one side of your body. The … Read more

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: What Causes it?

Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Both radial tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome are not as well-known as their relative, carpal tunnel syndrome. The difference is that cubital tunnel and carpal tunnel are characterized by weakness of the arm and hand muscles, tingling, numbness, and pain. Radial tunnel syndrome is mostly characterized by weakness of the arm and hand muscles. These … Read more

Does Your Wrist Swell with Carpal Tunnel?

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you are noticing that you are experiencing sensations of tingling, weakness, or numbness in your hand, you should consider speaking with your physician about whether you may be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition of carpal tunnel syndrome is distinguished by these sensations and if the result of pressure being placed on your median … Read more

Does Sciatica Affect Bowel Movements?

Does Sciatica Affect Bowel Movements

The pain associated with the condition of sciatica is due to damage to the individual’s nerve tissue. In most cases, this nerve damage is not permanent. However, there are some signs that could indicate a more serious condition, which will require immediate medical assistance, such as the following: If you feel numbness and/or weakness, surgery … Read more

Never Ignore Chronic Body Aches & Fatigue

Chronic Body Aches

Chronic body aches and fatigue can affect anyone- no matter what your age- and can be a quite stressful experience. Some of the most common body aches include neck/back pain, muscle pain, headaches, and joint pain. In addition, there is neuropathic pain, which is a condition that results in a malfunction of the nervous system. … Read more

Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Men

Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Men

Fibromyalgia Signs and Symptoms in Men, Are They Fake or Real? Fibromyalgia is usually believed of like a “female’s problem” however males may have this too. Males with fibromyalgia are outnumbered — with women creating approximately 90% of instances — though that does not imply the diagnosis should not be regarded as in men. In … Read more